Food Service Industry

At THD, we work together with the food service industry to help ensure safe dining experiences for a healthier community. Our professional staff is here to help with training and education and to answer any questions you may have about safe food handling and Food Code regulations.

Mobile Food Vending

All food service establishments in Tulsa County, including mobile food vending operations, require a license that must be renewed annually.

Codes & Regulations

Oklahoma Food Code details the requirements that eating and drinking establishments must meet to safeguard public health.

How to Open a Restaurant

Follow these guidelines to make sure your food business reaches its grand opening without delay.

Forms & Procedures

Use these standard procedures to keep your food business operating within Oklahoma requirements.

Program Standards

The goal is for the Tulsa Health Department to work to meet each standard to better serve the community and promote healthy retail food practices.

Temporary & Seasonal Food Events

Temporary food establishments are required to meet certain regulations regarding their construction, water system, waste disposal, equipment, personnel, and food safety.

Posters

Food Safety posters are available below for use.

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Tulsa Food Advisory Council

The Tulsa Health Department created the Tulsa Food Advisory Council to act as a liaison among the Consumer Protection Division (now Food Protection Services), food industry operators and consumers.