Our department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food carts and trucks, and temporary event booths.
To Open a Restaurant/Grocery
A restaurant/grocery plan review is required to be submitted along with a $100 fee.
To Open a Mobile Unit
A mobile unit plan review is required to be submitted with a $100 fee.
Temporary Events/Festivals
If you are organizing a special event or festival,
- The Event Coordinator Plan Review must be completed and submitted to this department.
- If you are preparing, serving, or selling food, you must complete a Application for Special Events with Food and Drink to be submitted to this department along with the appropriate fees.
The Application Deadline is 2 Weeks Prior to the Event - No Exceptions
Food Handler Training
Sign up for Certified Food Protection Manager Training! Once you sign up for your course, you’ll be directed to schedule a session with LAHCDHD staff.
Colorado Retail Food Establishment Inspection Results
Restaurant Inspection Information
FDA: Food and Water Safety During Power Outages and Floods
Emergencies, particularly during extreme weather conditions, are not uncommon. The best strategy is to have a plan in place beforehand. This includes knowing the proper food safety precautions to take before, during, and after a power outage, and being prepared to handle food and water safely in the event of flooding. Learn more from the FDA article.
Resources
Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules & Regulations
Guidance Documents for Retail Food Establishments
Cottage Foods Act
Packaged Food Labeling Requirements