The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s guide to the Colorado Retail Food Establishment Regulations are designed to ensure that food served to the public is safe, properly prepared, and handled with the highest standards of hygiene. Covering everything from food storage and preparation to employee hygiene and facility cleanliness, these regulations are crucial for protecting public health. Our department works closely with food establishments across the district to enforce these standards, conduct inspections, and provide guidance to maintain compliance. Whether you’re a food service professional or a consumer, this resource will help you understand the regulations that keep Colorado’s food service industry safe and trustworthy.

If you want to become a licensed retail food establishment, mobile unit, or caterer the first step is to complete and submit a plan review packet and application.

If you have any issues with our forms or completing them, please contact Mel Bustos, (970) 867-4918 ext. 2262, or by email melb@nchd.org