Oklahoma requires at least one Certified Food Protection Manager per food establishment under the Oklahoma food code (OAC 310:257), but does not mandate a statewide food-handler card for line workers. Individual employers and OCCHD may set additional training expectations.
Oklahoma's food code, codified at OAC 310:257, follows the FDA Model Food Code and requires every food establishment to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) who has passed an ANSI-accredited exam such as ServSafe. Unlike some states, Oklahoma does not require a state-issued food handler card for every line cook or server. The Oklahoma City-County Health Department enforces CFPM requirements during routine inspections and may cite operators that cannot produce current certificates. Many OKC employers still require basic food-handler training for all staff as a best practice. Mobile vendors and temporary food event operators must follow the same CFPM rule.
Operating without a Certified Food Protection Manager on staff, expired CFPM credentials, or failing to retrain after a major code change are among the most common cited violations.
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