How to Open a Retail Food Establishment

Before opening a Retail Food Establishment, complete the following with the Health Department

• Apply for a Retail Food Establishment license through the El Paso County Department of Health and Environment.
• Complete a plan review.
• Obtain an RFE license.

How to Contact Us

Food Safety Program

E-mail: Healthinfo@epchealth.org

Call the Health Department's main number, (719) 578-3199, and choose the option for Food Safety. We ask for your patience in using our phone system; call volumes may be high.

Related Information

• Environmental Health Service Request  Form
• Owner/Contractor Contact Information
• Procedure for Obtaining Public Health Approval of Regional Building Department Plan Reviews
• Retail Food Establishment Plan Review Application
• Checklist: Does a Facility Meet Criteria as a Retail Food Establishment?
• Colorado State Retail Food Establishment (RFE) Rules & Regulation
• Brochure: How to Open A New Retail Food Establishment
• Certificate of Commissary
• Mobile Retail Food and Pushcart Opening Guidelines
• Colorado Retail Food Establishment License Application