Since March 1, 2025 the person in charge at most establishments must hold a food protection manager certificate from an accredited program; the rules allow hours without one for low-risk work such as bar service with the kitchen closed. The person in charge must also answer the inspector’s questions about the operation at every inspection. Denver applies its own code.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Your county public health agency, under 6 CCR 1010-2.
Sources and dates
Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations (6 CCR 1010-2), demonstration of knowledge and certified food protection manager sections. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. Since March 1, 2025 the person in charge at most establishments must hold a food protection manager certificate from an accredited program; the rules allow hours without one for low-risk work such as bar service with the kitchen closed.
Yes. Since March 1, 2025 the person in charge at most establishments must hold a food protection manager certificate from an accredited program; the rules allow hours without one for low-risk work such as bar service with the kitchen closed.
Yes. Since March 1, 2025 the person in charge at most establishments must hold a food protection manager certificate from an accredited program; the rules allow hours without one for low-risk work such as bar service with the kitchen closed.
Yes. Since March 1, 2025 the person in charge at most establishments must hold a food protection manager certificate from an accredited program; the rules allow hours without one for low-risk work such as bar service with the kitchen closed.
Yes. Since March 1, 2025 the person in charge at most establishments must hold a food protection manager certificate from an accredited program; the rules allow hours without one for low-risk work such as bar service with the kitchen closed.
Yes. Since March 1, 2025 the person in charge at most establishments must hold a food protection manager certificate from an accredited program; the rules allow hours without one for low-risk work such as bar service with the kitchen closed.
Yes. Since March 1, 2025 the person in charge at most establishments must hold a food protection manager certificate from an accredited program; the rules allow hours without one for low-risk work such as bar service with the kitchen closed.
Yes. Since March 1, 2025 the person in charge at most establishments must hold a food protection manager certificate from an accredited program; the rules allow hours without one for low-risk work such as bar service with the kitchen closed.
Yes. Since March 1, 2025 the person in charge at most establishments must hold a food protection manager certificate from an accredited program; the rules allow hours without one for low-risk work such as bar service with the kitchen closed.
No. In Colorado it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Colorado it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Colorado it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Colorado it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Colorado it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Colorado it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Colorado it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Colorado it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Colorado it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Colorado it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Colorado it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
Your county public health agency, under 6 CCR 1010-2.
Step 4 of 6, get the permits for your kind of business. The steps before it: set up the business, register for tax and approve the space.
Who needs a certified food protection manager in Colorado?
