Lodging

Hotels are inspected at least once a year, or more frequently if complaints are received regarding the sanitation condition at the facilities. Hotels must meet certain requirements to be licensed, such as clean and proper linens on beds, proper linen storage, separate clean and soiled linens, housekeeper carts properly stocked and maintained, and sufficient lighting, ventilation, and toilet facilities.

If more than continental breakfast is served, a food license must be obtained. According to the Oklahoma Lodging Code (OAC 310:285-3-14), continental breakfast is defined as any or combination of the following foods:

(1) Coffee;

(2) Tea;

(3) Commercially processed fruit juices;

(4) Carbonated beverages. Beverage dispensers may be used if the source of ice for the dispenser is automatic dispensing;

(5) Fresh, washed, uncut fruits, or fruits that are processed in a regulated establishment;

(6) Baked goods;

(7) Cereals;

(8) Jams, jellies, syrups;

(9) Pasteurized Grade A milk, Pasteurized Grade A cream, non-dairy creamers;

(10) Butters, margarines, or products of similar nature;

(11) Commercially produced hard cheeses, cream cheese, and yogurt;

(12) Except for (9), (13), and (14) of this subsection, Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods commercially packaged in individual servings;

(13) Bulk or individual waffle mixes from a commercial producer that is regulated by a food regulatory agency. Prepared mixes shall be discarded after the food service has ended.

(14) Gravy in bulk form from a commercial producer that is regulated by a food regulatory agency. Prepared gravy shall be heated to 135°F or above prior to service and discarded after the food service has ended; and

(15) Left over, non-packaged food items from the continental breakfast shall not be reused for customer service.

Hotels in Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County are regulated by the Oklahoma Lodging Code (OAC 310:285). Hotels in Oklahoma City are also regulated by the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, Chapter 13, Article VI, in addition to the Oklahoma Lodging Code.

For information regarding Lodging Facilities, please contact the specific Program Coordinator.