Alcohol Enforcement#
The regulation of alcohol sales and service is an important element in the safety of our community. Fort Collins Police Services works to support this by providing free training to licensed liquor retailers and conducting compliance checks.
Compliance checks are conducted by the FCPS Alcohol Enforcement Officer and underage FCPS Explorers. Using their valid driver's licenses, Explorers attempt to purchase alcohol from licensed retailers. Businesses who sell or serve them are notified of the violation.
Selling alcohol to people under the age of 21 is against the law. Drivers licenses are vertically oriented for everyone under 21, which is a clear indication for servers checking to see if a patron can legally purchase alcohol.
The penalties for serving an underage person include up to a $5,000 fine or 5-day liquor license suspension for the business. The server is also subject to a citation. Businesses are responsible for providing alcohol service training to staff within 60 days of a liquor hearing.
The majority of alcohol retailers pass compliance checks, and those who fail are given the opportunity to improve practices and prevent future violations. FCPS supports our local businesses and works to create a collaborative environment that promotes safe, responsible behaviors. The FCPS Alcohol Enforcement Officer provides alcohol service training at a cost of $10 per class to all licensed liquor retailers and staff. To learn more or request this training, please call (970) 416-2634.
Compliance Checks#
September 2024
| PASSED | |
|---|---|
| Maverick #642 |
7490 SW Frontage Road |
| Makenzie’s Pub and Grill |
5750 S. Lemay Ave. |
| RJ’s Wine & Spirits |
4321 Corbett Dr. Ste 100 |
| Sushi Fi | 921 E. Harmony Rd. #104 |
| Miramont by Genesis | 901 Oakridge Dr. |
| Haunted Game Café | 3307 S. College Ave. Unit 107 & 108 |
| Choice City Butcher & Deli | 104 W. Olive St. |
| Retreat Bakery Bar | 2601 S. Lemay Ave. Unit 21 |
| The Perfect Pour | 1671 S. College Ave |
| Genesis Health Clubs | 1307 E. Prospect Rd. |
| Serious Texas Bar-B-Q | 2001 S. Timberline Rd. |
| The Fox Den | |
| City Park Liquor | 2016 West LaPorte Ave. |
| Saddle Up Liquors | 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd. Unit E |
| White Tree | 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd. Unit S |
| Collective Vintage | 1232 W. Elizabeth St. C-1 |
| Blurred Words | 1205 W. Elizabeth St. #1 |
| Rich’s Aggie Discount Liquor | 429 Canyon Ave. |
| Lory Student Center | 1101 Center Avenue |
| Hilton Fort Collins | 425 W. Prospect Rd. |
| Verboten Brewing |
1605 S. College Ave. Unit A |
| Scissors and Scotch | 3027 E. Harmony Rd. Ste 100 |
| Konstruct Brewing | 3027 E. Harmony Rd. Ste 2 |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Collins |
1127 Oakridge Dr. |
| Fort Collins Marriott Hotel | 350 E. Horsetooth Rd |
| Jinya Ramen | 3280 S. College Ave. Ste 120 |
| FAILED (SERVED A MINOR) | |
August 2024
| PASSED | |
|---|---|
| Seneca Beer | 1709 W. Harmony Rd. |
| Sam’s Club #6633 | 4700 Boardwalk Dr. |
| Fort Collins Warehouse | 4700 Boardwalk Dr. |
| Premier Liquors |
1414 E. Harmony Rd. #2 |
| Safeway Stores #1552 | 1426 E. Harmony Rd. |
| Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina |
1006 Spring Creek Ln. Unit B-7 |
| Creekside Liquors |
1005 W. Stuart St. #A3 |
| 7-Eleven #35506B |
3045 W. Prospect Rd. |
| Smoker Friendly/ Gasamat |
1054 West Vine Dr. |
| Elliot’s Martini Bar |
238 Linden St. |
| Surfside Seven Café | 2350 E. Harmony Rd. #101 & 105 |
| Pour Brothers | 220 Linden St. |
| Gaku Ramen |
223 Linden St. Unit 1A |
|
Illegal Pete’s |
320 Walnut St. |
|
Steak-Out Saloon |
152 W. Mountain Ave. |
|
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant |
143 W. Mountain Ave. |
|
Comet Chicken |
126 W. Mountain Ave. |
|
Trailhead Tavern |
148 W. Mountain Ave. |
|
Rare Italian |
101 S. College Ave. |
|
Sonny Lubick Steakhouse |
115 S. College Ave. |
|
Japango FTC |
125 S. College Ave. |
|
HuHot Mongolian Grill |
249 S. College Ave. |
|
The Armstrong Hotel/ Ace |
259 S. College Ave. |
|
Jeju Restaurant |
238 S. College Ave. |
|
Avery Eatery |
100 N. College Ave. |
|
Austin’s American Grill |
100 W. Mountain Ave. |
|
Tom Kha Thai Asian Bistro |
144 N. Mason St. Unit 8 |
|
Bondi Beach Bar |
11 Old Town Sq. #120 |
|
The Coast |
254 Linden St. |
|
La Piadina |
234 N. College Ave. Unit B3 |
|
Loaf N’ Jug #750810 |
318 N. College Ave. |
|
Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House |
316 Willow St. |
|
FAILED (SERVED A MINOR) |
|
|
La Luz Mexican Grill |
140 E. Boardwalk Dr. Unit H&I |
July 2024
| PASSED | |
|---|---|
| Moot House Restaurant | 2626 S. College Ave. |
|
Khon Thai Restaurant |
2900 Harvard St. Ste. A |
| Star of India | 2900 Harvard Rd. Ste. B |
| 7-Eleven #26803C | 2800 S. College Ave. |
| Panhandler’s Pizza | 2721 S. College Ave. Unit 4B |
| Tortilla Marissa’s | 2635 S. College Ave |
| Loaf N’ Jug #750826 | 200 W. Horsetooth Rd. |
| Chipper’s Lanes | 1217 W. Horsetooth Rd. |
| 7-Eleven #26933A | 970 W. Horsetooth Rd. |
| Loaf N’ Jug #750816 | 3531 S. Shields St. |
| AMC Fort Collins 10 | 3636 Manhattan Ave. |
| Natural Grocers | 4318 S. College Ave. |
| Chili’s Hamburger Grill and Bar | 3524 S. College Ave |
| Chili House Oriental Cuisine | 4200 S. College Ave. Ste. 110 |
| Café Mexicali | 2925 S. College Ave. |
| Fast Market #4587 |
3038 S. College Ave. |
|
no failures |
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June 2024
| PASSED | |
|---|---|
| William Oliver's Publick House | 2608 S. Timberline Rd. Ste. 108 |
| Wilbur's Total Beverage | 2201 S. College Ave. Ste 108 |
| Collins Tap Room | 2201 S. College Ave. |
| Whole Foods | 2201 S. College Ave. |
| King Soopers #18 | 2325 S. College Ave. |
| Inca Mexican Restaurant | 2413 S. College Ave. |
| 7-Eleven #13171A | 505 S. Shields St. |
| Everyday 5708 | 949 S. Taft Hill Rd. |
| Prospect Liquors | 1115 W. Prospect Rd. #105 |
| Young's Cafe | 3307 S. College Ave. #114 |
| Red Lobster Restaurant #0393 | 3301 S. College Ave. |
| Longhorn Steakhouse #5550 | 3540 S. College Ave. |
| Torchy's Tacos | 3280 S. College Ave. Ste. 130 |
| Suh Sushi & Korean BBQ | 165 E. Boardwalk Dr. |
| 3 Margaritas | 4010 S. College Ave. |
| Mt. Fuji | 4020 S. College Ave. Ste 1 |
| Moondance Wines & Spirits | 2601 S. Lemay Ave. #46 |
| Stoneflower Market & Eatery | 2601 S. Lemay Ave. #9 |
| Loaf N’ Jug #750819 | 3512 Lochwood Dr. |
| CB & Potts at Collindale Golf Course | 1441 E. Horsetooth Rd. |
| Austin’s American Grill | 2815 E. Harmony Rd. Unit D |
| Hilton Garden Inn Fort Collins | 2821 E. Harmony Rd |
| Kujira Ramen | 2909 E. Harmony Rd. #200 |
| Fuzzy’s Taco Shop | 2909 E. Harmony Rd. #100 |
| Cambria Suites | 2921 E. Harmony Rd. |
| Uptown Liquors | 1833 E. Harmony Rd. #3 |
| Matador Mexican | 1823 E. Harmony Rd |
| Carrabba’s Italian Grill | 1212 Oakridge Dr. |
| Courtyard by Marriott – Fort Collins | 1200 Oakridge Dr. |
| Circle K #2744104 | 4701 S. Lemay Ave. |
| Fish’s Liquor Mart | 1007 E. Harmony Rd. |
| Grey Rock Sports Grill | 925 E. Harmony Rd. |
| Domenic's |
931 E. Harmony Rd. #3 |
| La Buena Vida |
901 E. Harmony Rd. #140 |
| Hunan Chinese Restaurant | 731 E. Harmony Rd. #300 |
| 7-Eleven #25290C | 4543 Boardwalk Dr. |
| FAILED (SERVED A MINOR) | |
| After 8 Smoke and Liquor | 4032 S. College Ave. Ste A5 |
May 2024
| PASSED | |
|---|---|
| Homewood Suites by Hilton | 1521 Oakridge Dr. |
| First Watch Restaurant #422 | 1112 Oakridge Dr. #101 |
| Otto Pint | 1100 Oakridge Dr. Unit A |
| Saigon Grill | 1120 S. College Ave. |
| Nick's of Fort Collins | 1100 S. College Ave. |
| Rainbow Restaurant | 212 W. Laurel St. |
| DGT Authentic American Tacos | 120 1/2 W. Laurel St. |
| B&B Pickle Barrel | 122 W. Laurel St. |
| The Colorado Room | 642 S. College Ave. |
| DP Dough | 634 S. College Ave. |
| Los Tarascos | 622 S. College Ave. |
| Mulberry Max Wine & Spirits | 460 S. College Ave Ste. G |
| 7-Eleven #20104A | 430 Remington St. |
| Lucky's Market | 425 S. College Ave. |
| Panino's Restaurant | 310 W. Prospect Rd. |
| Verboten Brewing | 1605 S. College Ave. Unit A |
| Bawarchi | 1611 S. College Ave. |
| Music City Hot Chicken | 111 W. Prospect Rd. #B&C |
| The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm | 1957 Jessup Dr. |
| Dave's Hot Chicken | 1700 S. College Ave. |
| Snack Attack Specialty Sandwich Brews | 120 W. Stuart St. Unit A |
| Taqueria Express | 1669 S. College Ave. |
| Prost Brewing Company | 1510 S. College Ave. |
| Cafe Vino | 1200 S. College Ave. |
| Post Chicken and Beer | 1002 S. College Ave. |
| Loaf N' Jug #750827 | 429 S. Mason St. |
| Tasty Harmony | 160 W. Oak St. |
| Bistro Nautile | 150 W. Oak St. |
| Taj Mahal Restaurant | 148 W. Oak St. |
| The 415 | 415 S. Mason St. |
| Thai Pepper | 109 E. Laurel St. |
| rBar | 105 & 107 E. Laurel St. |
| Stuft | 210 S. College Ave. |
| The Whiskey at Tony's Restaurant | 224 S. College Ave. |
| Old Town Liquor | 214 S. College Ave. Unit 1 |
| Tap & Handle | 307 S. College Ave. |
| William Oliver's Publick House | 2608 S. Timberline Rd. Ste. 108 |
| Wilbur's Total Beverage | 2201 S. College Ave. Ste. 108 |
| Collins Tap Room | 2201 S. College Ave. |
| Whole Foods | 2201 S. College Ave. |
| King Soopers #18 | 2325 S. College Ave. |
| Inca Mexican Restaurant | 2413 S. College Ave. |
| 7-Eleven #13171A | 505 S. Shields St. |
| Everyday 5708 | 949 S. Taft Hill Rd. |
| Prospect Liquors | 1115 W. Prospect Rd. #105 |
| Young's Cafe | 3307 S. College Ave. #114 |
| Red Lobster Restaurant #0393 | 3301 S. College Ave. |
| Longhorn Steakhouse #5550 | 3450 S. College Ave. |
| Torchy's Tacos | 3280 S. College Ave. |
| Suh Sushi & Korean BBQ | 165 E. Boardwalk Dr. |
| 3 Margaritas | 4010 S. College Ave. |
| Mt. Fuji | 4020 S. College Ave. Ste. 1 |
| FAILED (SERVED A MINOR) | |
| Los Camales | 111 W. Prospect Rd. Unit A |
| The Perfect Pour | 1671 S. College Ave. |
| After 8 Smoke and Liquor | 4032 S. Lemay Ave, Ste, A5 |
APRIL 2024
| PASSED | |
| The Axe & Ale | 1624 S. Lemay Ave. #6 |
| East Moon Asian Bistro | 1624 S. Lemay Ave. |
| Loyalty Liquors | 1630 S. Lemay Ave. |
| 7-Eleven Store #26927C | 1600 S. Lemay Ave. |
| Wing Shack | 1011 S. Lemay Ave. |
| Thirsty's Liquor | 1001 S. Lemay Ave. |
| Safeway Store #876 | 731 S. Lemay Ave. |
| El Burrito | 404 Linden St. |
| The Lyric | 1209 N. College Ave. |
| Poudre Liquors | 814 N. College Ave. |
| Chipper's Lanes | 830 N. College Ave. |
| Yellow Crunch | 234 N. College Ave. B1 |
| Old Town Putt | 244 N. College Ave. |
| Vatos Tacos & Tequilla | 234 N. College Ave. |
| Penrose Taphouse & Eatery | 216 N. College Ave. Ste. 110 |
| The Elizabeth Hotel | 111 Chestnut St. |
| The Corner Slice | 172 N. College Ave. Ste. 3 |
| The Welsh Rabbit Cheese Bistro | 200 Walnut St. Unit B |
| Locust Cider | 200 Walnut St. Ste. A |
| Coopersmith's Pub & Brewing | 5 Old Town Square |
| Social | 1 Old Town Square Ste. 7 |
| Pinball Jones | 107 Linden St. |
| Lucky Joe's Sidewalk Saloon | 25 Old Town Square |
| The Town Pump | 124 N. College Ave. |
| High Point Bar | 146 N. College Ave. |
| Moe's Original BBQ FTC | 1818 N. College Ave. |
| The Still Whiskey Steaks | 151 N. College Ave. |
| Lulu Asian Bistro | 117 S. College Ave. |
| Brother's Bar & Grill | 147 S. College Ave |
| The Bar District | 151 S. College Ave. |
| Blue Agave Grill | 201 S. College Ave. Ste. 100 |
| Uno Mas Taqueria | 120 W. Olive St. Ste. 102 |
| FAILED (SERVED A MINOR) | |
| Walmart Stores #2729 | 1250 E. Magnolia St. |
| Alta #6138 | 382 E. Mountain Ave. |
| Pueblo Viejo Family Mexican Restaurant | 185 N. College Ave. |
| Dae Gee #5 | 120 W. Olive St. Ste. 101 |
March 2024
| PASSED | |
|---|---|
| Tecate Grill | 1501 W. Elizabeth St. #2 |
| Fuzzy's Taco Shop | 1335 W. Elizabeth St. #125 |
| Mo Jeaux's Bar & Grill | 820 City Park Ave. |
| Road 34 Bike Bar | 1213 W. Elizabeth St. Unit A |
| JAWS Sushi | 1205A W. Elizabeth St. |
| Krazy Karl's Pizza | 1124 W. Elizabeth St |
| The Marmot | 829 S. Shields St. #100 |
| Oregano's Pizza Bistro | 4235 S. College Ave. |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | 150 E. Harmony Rd. Unit 2A |
| Zeus Liquor | 356 E. Harmony Rd. #6C |
| King Soopers #73 | 4503 John F. Kennedy Pkwy. |
| Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews | 701 E. Harmony Rd. |
| Old Chicago #50 | 4709 S. Timberline Rd. |
| Texas Roadhouse | 4633 S. Timberline Rd. |
| Loaf N' Jug #750822 | 4727 S. Timberline Rd. |
| 7-Eleven Store #33276B | 6600 S. College Ave. |
| The Taco Stop | 6324 S. College Ave. |
| Matt's Place | 6013 S. College Ave. |
| Whetstone Climbing | 220 Smokey St. |
| 287 Craft Spirits | 5846 S. College Ave. |
| Neighborhood Liquors | 4631 S. Mason St. Ste. B2 |
| Walmart Market #3177 | 4625 S. Mason St. |
| El Diablo Mexican Restaurant | 4619 S. Mason St. Unit C-8 |
| Obstacle Brewing and Grill | 4613 S. Mason St., Ste D1 |
| XGolf | 351 E. Foothills Pkwy. |
| Bad Daddy's Burger Bar | 347 E. Foothills Pkwy. #110 |
| Smokin' Fins | 327 E. Foothills Pkwy. #120 |
| Smok | 327 E. Foothills Pkwy. #110 |
| Agave Underground | 321 E. Foothills Pkwy. |
| Cinemark Movie Bistro Foothills | 335 E. Foothills Pkwy. #1125 |
|
FAILED (SERVED A MINOR) |
|
| Yum Yum Restaurant | 1300 E. Elizabeth |
| Dragon Lee Restaurant | 1228 W. Elizabeth St. C10 & C11 |
| Modern Market | 3260 S. College Ave. |
| Trader Joe's #304 | 3500 S. College Ave. #110 |
February 2024
| PASSED | |
|---|---|
| Pringles's Fine Wine & Spirits | 2100 W. Drake Rd. #11 |
| Maya Cove | 2100 W. Drake Rd. #1 |
| Intersect Brewing | 2160 W. Drake Rd. A-1 |
| Safeway Store #2913 | 2160 W. Drake Rd. |
| Safeway Fuel Station | 2451 S. Taft Hill Rd. |
| Saddle Up Liquors | 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd. Unit E |
| King Soopers #9 | 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd. |
| Cheba Hut Toasted Subs | 925 S. Taft Hill Rd. #6 |
| Emporium Sports Bar | 925 S. Taft Hill Rd |
| Sherpa Grill 2 | 1501 W. Elizabeth St. #5 |
| C&C Liquor | 1501 W. Elizabeth St. #1 |
| Campus West Liquor Depot | 1107 City Park Ave. |
| 7 Eleven Store #35880B | 1401 W. Elizabeth St. |
| Cheba Hut Toasted Subs | 104 E. Laurel St. |
| Pizza Casbah | 126 W. Laurel St. |
| The Mayor of Old Town | 632 S. Mason St. |
| Avogadro's Number | 605 S. Mason St. |
| Match-Up's | 625 S. Mason St. |
| Jim Wings | 1205-C W. Elizabeth St. |
|
FAILED (SERVED A MINOR) |
|
| Liquor Kabinet | 3035 W. Prospect Rd. |
January 2024
| PASSED | |
|---|---|
| Rally 5 | 2310 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 101 |
| Masa Hibachi | 2400 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 102 |
| Marchitelli's Cucina Italiana | 2400 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 101 |
| Cheba Hut | 2550 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 102 |
| Smashburger | 2550 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 100 |
| Himalayan Bistro | 2720 Council Tree Ave. Ste. 184 |
| Bann Thai Front Range | 2721 Council Tree Ave., Unit 137 |
| Nori Maki Bar | 2842 Council Tree Ave., Unit 173 |
| Cafe Athens | 2842 Council Tree Ave., #149 |
| Target Store T-2403 | 2936 Council Tree Ave. |
| Urban Air Adventure Park | 4250 Corbett Dr. |
| Suehiro Japanese Restaurant | 4431 Corbett Dr., #100 |
| BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse | 2670 E. Harmony Rd. |
| Envy Brewing | 3027 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 2 |
| DC Oakes Brewhouse and Eatery | 3581 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 110 |
| Los Chingones/LC Tacos y Tequilla | 3541 E. Harmony Rd. #110 |
| Taste & Savor Wine Bar | 3581 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 130 |
| Mas Fuegos | 2350 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 130 |
| Circle K #2741152 | 4502 S. Timberline Rd. |
|
FAILED (SERVED A MINOR) |
|
| RJ's Wine & Spirit | 4321 Corbett Dr., Ste. 100 |
Resources#
Underage Drinking - Information about the risks associated with underage drinking (NIAAA)
The Center for Family Outreach - Local organization serving Larimer County. They work to strengthen families by providing education, prevention and early intervention for substance use assessments and therapy, emotional, mental health, and wellbeing counseling, conflict resolution and healing and navigating the teen years with parent resources.
CSU Substance Abuse Prevention - Information about Colorado State University's health education and prevention services.
PSD Drug Use Prevention & Help - Poudre School District health curriculum and resources related to drug and alcohol prevention.