Acting as a bridge between health authorities, the food industry, and the public, the Tulsa Food Advisory Council ensures a robust food safety program for all by developing policies and mediating disputes.
To serve as a liaison among Tulsa Health Department’s Food Protection Services, 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 and to:
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 Food Protection Services 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 Food Protection Services you may contact the council chairman, Andrew Arvay at 918-508-1925 or email profarvay@gmail.com.
General Consumer Representatives:
Andrew Arvay, Chairman
Independent Food Service Consultant
Harry Lentz, JD
Works & Lentz, Inc.
Ruth Young
Food Service Consultant
Collin Graham
Oklahoma Restaurant Association
Food Industry Representatives:
David Chambers
Mazzio’s LLC
Thomas Hunter
Ricardo's Mexican Restaurant
Brian Hughes
Queenies
Rod Hammack
Captive Aire Systems
Ryan Gray
Billy Sims BBQ
Health Professionals Representatives:
Jeffrey H. Townes
Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital
Steven Jennings, N.D.
Naturopathic Doctor
Marilyn Been, P.T.
Concentra Urgent Care
Nicole Wakeham, Vice Chairperson
Amazon
Meetings take place at the Tulsa Health Department James O. Goodwin Health Center, 5051 S. 129 E. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74134 in Room #231 unless otherwise noted*.
Please see meeting notice and minutes below.
NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING: TULSA CITY-COUNTY FOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
(Public Body) 1Regular Meeting
To be Held at:
James Goodwin Health Center Room 231
Tulsa City-County Health Department
5051 S. 129th East Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74134
Tele: 918-595-4434
Fax: 918-595-4584
February 4, 2026 at 2:00 pm
1 Notice by December 15 of each year and posted 24 hours in advance with agenda.
2 Requires 48 hours notice to City and County, and posted 24 hours in advance with agenda.
3 Change of regularly scheduled meeting must be sent not less than 10 days prior to change, posted 48 hours in advance, and agenda posted 24 hours in advance.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
STATEMENT OF REGULAR MEETING AND POSTING OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Council Membership
a. Position Vacancies (Action Required)
i. One Health Professional
ii. One General Consumer Representative
1. Curtis Price Resume
2. Updates (No Action Required)
a. Food Protection Services
b. Industry – Oklahoma Restaurant Association
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
NEXT MEETING DATE: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – Time 2:00pm
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