Retail Food Establishments

Restaurant and Vendor Licensing

Restaurant Plan Review Applications are approved by the Environmental Health and Sustainability Department. Please fill out one of the following applications:

• Restaurant application that Does Not involve a building permit.
• Restaurant application that involves a building permit. 

Once approval to open is granted following the final inspection, please submit the license application and associated fee. 

Contact Natalie Tsevdos at 970-920-5075 for more information.

Temporary Events

• Fill out a Temporary Food Service Application (PDF) to be approved by the Environmental Health and Sustainability Department.
• Contact Natalie Tsevdos at 970-920-5075 for more information.

Food Safety

We provide the following services within the City of Aspen:

• Licensing, inspecting, food safety training, and technical expertise to restaurants, grocery stores, delis, and food trucks.
• Foodborne illness investigations and environmental assessments.
• Plan reviews, preoperational inspections, and approval of all new or extensively remodeled food establishments.

Additional Resources

• View the Current Colorado Retail Food Regulations (PDF)
• Service Animal Frequently Asked Questions