Retail food statute and regulations
- 2024 Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations. Effective March 16, 2024.
- 2024 Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations (Español). Effective March 16, 2024.
New code guidance documents
- Top 5 changes to the Colorado retail food code.
- Written notification of major food allergens as ingredients.
- Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) guidance.
Signs related to food handling
- Prevent bare hand contact.
- Critical food temperatures.
- No smoking, eating or drinking in food prep areas.
- Rapid cooling methods.
- Don't handle food when you are sick! (English/Spanish).
- Prevent cross contamination (English/Spanish).
- Proper hand washing (variation 1).
- Proper hand washing (variation 2).
- Proper food holding temperatures.
- Proper food storage.
- Manual dishwashing.
- Cooling requirements.
Guidance documents
- G21-02: Permissibility of Service Animals in Retail Food Establishments.
- Date Marking Food at Retail.
- Drinking Water Quality Standards for Food Establishments.
- Clean-up Procedures for Vomit/Fecal Events.
- Pet dogs in an outdoor dining area.
- Safe Handling Guidelines: Farm Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
- State Food Safety - food worker illness flowchart.
- Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods
- Loose-fitting Gloves