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 chairman, David Chambers (918) 663-8880 or email 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

Eric Bartlett, FMP
Rib Crib Corporation 

Vacancy 

Health Professionals Representatives:

Linda Gottschalk   
Tulsa Technology Center

Dr. Tim Tregoning
Impact Chiropractic

Mel Pearson, DVM
Retired

Marcella Taylor, RN
St. John’s

Marilyn Been, P.T.
Concentra Urgent Care

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.

2013 Tulsa Food Advisory Council Meetings

February 6, 2013

June 5, 2013

October 2, 2013

Special Meetings