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Retail food establishments are required to be licensed in Colorado in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes 25-4-1610 (1) (b)
Listed below are links to information and forms for obtaining a retail food establishment license in El Paso County.
To open a New Retail Food Establishment
- Complete a request for a plan review
- Complete a plan review application
- Provide us with your owner/contractor contact information
- Apply for a Colorado retail food establishment license
- Brochure: How to Open A New Retail Food Establishment
- Download complete packet
- To reopen an existing retail food establishment (with or without extensive remodeling), open a new or reopen a mobile unit, or operate a temporary event please scroll down
Related Information
- Retail Food Establishment Consumer Advisory Requirements
- Basic Food Safety Classes
- ServSafe Manager's Certification Class 2019 Schedule
- Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules & Regulations
- Food Safety Information
Reopening
Remodeling
If You Are Remodeling a Retail Food Establishment
- Complete a request for a plan review
- Complete a plan review short form application
- Complete a plan review extensive remodel form application
- Provide us with your owner/contractor contact information
- Apply for a Colorado retail food establishment license
- Download complete packet (includes short form application)
Mobile Units
To Operate a new Mobile Unit
- Complete a request for a plan review
- Complete a plan review application
- Provide us with your owner/contractor contact information
- Apply for a Colorado retail food establishment license
- Complete a Certificate of Commissary
- Brochure: Mobile Retail Food Opening Guidelines
- Download a complete packet
Reopen an Existing Mobile Unit
- Complete a request for a change of ownership inspection
- Apply for a Colorado retail food establishment license
- Provide us with your owner/contractor contact information
- Complete a Certificate of Commissary
- Brochure: Mobile Retail Food Opening Guidelines
- Download a complete packet
Special Events
All special event food vendors who wish to operate in El Paso County must have a valid El Paso County Public Health Special Event License. "Special event" means an organized event or celebration at which retail food establishments prepare, serve, or otherwise provide food for human consumption.
For those vendors who wish to obtain licensing through El Paso County Public Health, applications will be reviewed by the Environmental Health Division, and to promote public health and prevent foodborne illness, the division will provide training and educational services. Under this program, the division will also respond to complaints received from the public.
Operate a Special Event Retail Food Establishment
- Special Event Plan Review Application Form and Commissary Certificate
- Apply for a El Paso County Public Health Special Event License
- Special Event Requirements to Operate
- Special Event Self Inspection Report