Tulsa Food Advisory Council
In the early 1980’s The Tulsa Health Department created the Tulsa Food Advisory Council to act as a liaison among the Consumer Protection Division, food industry operators, and consumers.
Tulsa Food Advisory Council’s Mission
To serve as a liaison among Tulsa City County Health Department’s Consumer Protection Division, Food Industry, and Consumers to establish a cooperative relationship, to achieve a safe and effective food safety program, and to protect the citizens of Tulsa County and all transient guests.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve compliance issues
• Promote and assist in developing a partnership culture with food industry
• Provide input in training and policy
• Assist in the appeals process through compliance hearings
The Council is made up of 15 members representing three constituencies: food industry, health professionals, and consumers. The Council meets a minimum of once per year to advise the Consumer Protection Division on its policies, procedures, food safety issues and codes. Impactful changes are forwarded to the Tulsa Board of Health and if necessary local city councils.
The Council also plays a role in mediation and hearings concerning compliance with the food code, variances to the code, and suspension or revocation of food licenses.
The council has worked on many customer improvement surveys throughout the years and has participated in committees to incorporate improvements to the program.
If you have any concerns or suggestions you wish to be addressed by the Council or Consumer Protection you may contact the Council Chair, David Chambers (918) 663-8880 or e-mail dchambers@mazzios.com
Tulsa Food Advisory Council Members
Food Industry Representatives:
David Chambers-Chairman
Mazzio’s LLC
918-663-8880
Andrew Arvay
U.S. Beef Corporation
Thomas Hunter
Ricardo's Mexican Restaurant Association
J.D. Smith
Borden/Meadow Gold Dairy
Retired
Eric Bartlett, FMP
Rib Crib Corporation
Health Professionals Representatives:
Linda Gottschalk
Tulsa Technology Center
Dr. Tim Tregoning
Impact Chiropractic
Mel Pearson, DVM
Marcella Taylor, RN
General Consumer Representatives:
Kerry Sorrells-Vice-Chair
Broaster Food Systems, Inc.
Joe M. Blasdel
Blasdel Associates, Inc.
Bill Schneider
Schneider & Coleman AIA Architects
Harry Lentz, JD
Works & Lentz
Randy Norman
Blasdel Associates, Inc.
2011 Tulsa Food Advisory Council Meetings
The meeting scheduled for February 2, 2011 has been canceled due to inclement weather conditions.
February 2nd - Agenda
February 2nd - Meeting Cancellation Notice
February 16th - Agenda
October 5th - Agenda