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Food Safety

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment provides the following services to assure a safer eating experience for all residents of and visitors to Weld County.

Licensing and inspections of all restaurants, grocery stores, convenient stores, delis, concession stands, school and hospital kitchens, meat markets, food processors, mobile food units and pushcarts, and temporary event food vendors.
Plan reviews, inspections, and approval of all new retail food establishments prior to opening.
Foodborne illness (FBI) outbreak investigations.
Consumer protection alerts.
Complaint investigations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to the most common questions asked about licensing a retail food establishment.

Applications and Licenses

Find out what kind of application is required for your needs, as well as other necessary approval forms.

Food Vending at Temporary Events

Applications, guidelines, and resources for food vendors and event coordinators of temporary events where food is to be sold.

Helpful Resources

Find resources to meet regulatory requirements and educational materials to promote food safety.

Food Safety Training

Find food safety training opportunities, including list of approved certified food protection manager courses.

Restaurant Inspections

Learn more about the criteria for restaurant inspections and how they are conducted, and view restaurant inspection results.

Foodborne Illness

See the latest food recalls and alerts and report a suspected or confirmed foodborne illness or submit a complaint related to a retail food establishment in Weld County.

Submit A Complaint

If you have a food safety related complaint against a retail food establishment licensed in Weld County, you can submit that here.