Certified Food Protection Manager — Colorado
Colorado retail food establishments must have a Certified Food Protection Manager under the state Retail Food Establishment Rules.
What it is. A Certified Food Protection Manager (accredited exam credential) required under the Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules & Regulations, plus food-handler training for staff.
Who issues/enforces it. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the local public health agency (State layer); the manager passes an accredited exam.
When you need it. While operating; proof available at inspection.
How to comply. Keep the certificate on site; train food-handler staff.
Cadence. Certificate renewed periodically (commonly every 5 years — ⟢ VERIFY).
What SpoonSeal tracks. The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
References
- CDPHE, Retail Food Licensing — https://cdphe.colorado.gov/dehs/rf/licensing — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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Get started free →This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official agency linked above.