Food Service Advisory Council
The Oklahoma Food Service Advisory Council is authorized by 63 O.S. Section 1-106.3. The purpose of the Oklahoma Food Service Advisory Council is to advise the Commissioner of Health, and the Department regarding food service establishments and recommend actions to improve sanitation and consumer protection. Meetings of the Council are held on a quarterly basis.
The Council has the duty and authority to:
- Review and approve, in an advisory capacity only, rules and standards for food service establishments operating in this state;
- Evaluate, review, and make recommendations regarding Department inspection activities; and
- Recommend and approve quality indicators and data submission requirements for food service establishments which shall be used by the Department to monitor compliance with licensure requirements and to publish an annual report of food service establishment performance.
The Council consists of fourteen (14) members. Nine (9) members are appointed by the Commissioner of Health, from a list of three names for each position provided by an association representing the majority of the restaurant owners in the State. These nine appointments to the Council include the following:
- One member represents the Oklahoma Restaurant Association;
- One member represents the Oklahoma Hotel and Motel Association;
- One member represents the Oklahoma Grocers Association;
- One member represents the Food Service Education;
- One member represents the Food Processing Education;
- One member represents the School Nutrition Association of Oklahoma;
- One member must be an Independent Food Service Operator;
- One member must be a Food Processor; and
- One member must be a citizen representing the public who is not a food service establishment operator or employee and is not a member of a food service governing board.
The remaining five appointments consist of:
- The Director of the Oklahoma City-County Health Department, or a designee;
- The Director of the Tulsa City-County Health Department, or a designee;
- Two Directors from other County Health Departments in this State, or a designee, appointed by the Commissioner; and
- The Director of the State Department of Agriculture, or a designee.
Members of the Council serve three-year terms. A majority of Council members constitutes a quorum.
Advisory Committee Members
APPOINTEE | CATEGORIES | APPOINTING AUTHORITY | TERM EXPIRES |
James Leewright | Oklahoma Restaurant Assocation | Commissioner of Health | 8/1/2025 |
Dr. Ravi Jadeja | Food Processing Education | Commissioner of Health | 5/1/2025 |
Steffon Lewis | Oklahoma Grocers Association | Commissioner of Health | 5/1/2025 |
Mark Cochran | Food Service Education | Commissioner of Health | 1/31/2024 |
Michael Farney | Oklahoma Hotel & Motel Association | Commissioner of Health | 12/31/2022 |
Krista Neal | School Nutrition Association | Commissioner of Health | 12/31/2022 |
Bill Ricks | A citizen representing the public who is not a food service establishment operator or employee and is not a member of a food service governing board |
Commissioner of Health | 5/1/2025 |
Jason Ewald | Independent Food Service Operator | Commissioner of Health | 5/1/2025 |
Kathy Bogart | Food Processor | Commissioner of Health | 1/31/2024 |
Tre Williams | Director of the Oklahoma City-County Health Department, or a designee; | Commissioner of Health | Non-Expiring |
Adam Austin | Associate Director of the Tulsa County Health Department | Commissioner of Health | Non-Expiring |
Juli Montgomery Chris Munn |
Two Directors from other County Health Departments in this State, or a designee; | Commissioner of Health | 2/1/2025 |
Scott Yates | The Director of the State Department of Agriculture, or a designee; | State Department of Agriculture | Non-Expiring |
Meeting Schedule for Advisory Committee
DATE | TIME | LOCATION | AGENDA | MINUTES |
March 6, 2023 |
9:30 AM | Oklahoma City County Health Department 2400 NW 36th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73112 |
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June 23, 2023 | 9:30 AM | Tulsa Health Department 5051 S 129th East Ave Tulsa, OK 74134 |
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September 6, 2023 |
9:30 AM | Agricultural Hall - RM 374 Oklahoma State University 298-164 N Monroe Street Stillwater OK 74075 Parking in Lot #50 |
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December 8, 2023 | 9:30 AM | Oklahoma State Department of Health 123 Robert S Kerr Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73102 |
DATE | TIME | LOCATION | AGENDA | MINUTES |
Feb. 2, 2022 **CANCELLED - WEATHER** |
9:30 AM | Oklahoma State Department of Health 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Room 5 |
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March 1, 2022 (Special Meeting) **CANCELLED - NO QUORUM** |
9:30 AM | Oklahoma State Department of Health 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 |
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March 28, 2022 (Special Meeting) |
9:30 AM | OKCCHD 2400 NW 36th OKC, OK 73102 |
Agenda | Minutes |
June 15, 2022 **CANCELLED - NO QUORUM** |
9:30 AM | Tulsa Health Department 5051 S 129th E. Avenue Tulsa, OK 74134 |
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Sept. 7, 2022 | 9:30 AM | Oklahoma State University 365 Human Sciences Stillwater, OK 74078 OSU Hospitality Tourism Management - Beverage Education Classroom |
Agenda | Minutes |
Dec. 7, 2022 | 9:30 AM | Oklahoma State Department of Health 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Room TBD |
Agenda | Minutes |
DATE | TIME | LOCATION | AGENDA | MINUTES |
March 25, 2021 (Special Meeting) |
9:30 AM | Virtual Meeting | Agenda Meeting Materials |
Minutes |
June 16, 2021 (Regular Meeting) **CANCELLED - NO QUORUM** |
9:30 AM | Oklahoma State Department of Health 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 |
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June 28, 2021 (Special Meeting) |
9:30 AM | Oklahoma State Department of Health 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 |
Agenda | Minutes |
September 8, 2021 (Special Meeting) |
9:30 AM | Oklahoma State Department of Health 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 |
Agenda | Minutes |
December 1, 2021 (Regular Meeting) |
9:30 AM | Oklahoma State Department of Health 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 |
Agenda | Minutes |
December 27, 2021 (Special Meeting) |
9:30 AM | Oklahoma State Department of Health 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 |
Agenda |
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Consumer Health Service
P.O. Box 268815
Oklahoma City, OK 73126-8815
Physical Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK
Phone: (405) 426-8250
Fax: (405) 900-7557
Email: CHSLicensing@health.ok.gov