Alcohol Enforcement#
Alcohol Enforcement
The regulation of alcohol sales and service is an important element in the safety of our community. Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) works to support this by providing training to licensed liquor retailers and conducting compliance checks.
Compliance checks are conducted by the FCPS Alcohol Enforcement Officer and underage FCPS Explorers. The underage Explorers will provide an expired horizontal Colorado license that belongs to someone over 21 years old. Explorers attempt to purchase alcohol from licensed retailers, and businesses who sell or serve them are notified of the violation.
Selling alcohol to people under the age of 21 is against the law. Driver’s licenses must be valid, not expired, and must belong to the person who is presenting the license.
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 behavior. The FCPS Alcohol Enforcement Officer provides alcohol service training at a cost of $10 per person to all licensed liquor retailers and staff. To learn more or request this training, please call (970) 416-2634.
Compliance Checks#
May 2025
| PASSED | |
|---|---|
| Maya Cove | 2100 W. Drake Rd. #1 |
| Pringle’s Fine Wine & Spirits | 2100 W. Drake Rd. #11 |
| Intersect Brewing | 2160 W. Drake Rd. A1 |
| Pulcinella Pizzeria | 1119 W. Drake Rd. C12 |
| Ram Liquor |
1119 W. Drake Rd. C34 |
| Alta #6130 | 1113 W. Drake Rd. |
| Pitchers Brewery | 1100 W. Drake Rd. |
| Café @ Raintree Athletic Club |
2555 S. Shields St. |
| Simmer | 2519 S. Shields St. Ste 1F |
| Circle K #2744105 | 2501 S. Shields St. |
| Young’s Café | 3307 S. College Ave. #114 |
| Fast Market #4587 | 3038 S. College Ave. |
| First Watch #420 | 2809 S. College Ave. |
| Modern Market |
3260 S. College Ave. |
| Jinya Ramen | 3280 S. College Ave. Ste 120 |
| Torchy’s Taco |
3280 S. College Ave. Ste 130 |
| Birdcall | 3300 S. College Ave. Ste 110 |
| Longhorn Steakhouse #5550 | 3450 S. College Ave. |
| First Watch #422 | 1112 Oakridge Dr. #101 |
| Otto Pint |
1100 Oakridge Dr. Unit A |
| Fort Collins Warehouse Liquors |
4700 Boardwalk Dr. |
| La Luz Mexican Grill | 140 E. Boardwalk Dr. Unit H |
| FAILED (SERVED A MINOR) | |
| Simply Thai | 2531 S. Shields St. #2M |
| Red Lobster #0393 | 3301 S. College Ave. |
| Café Mexicali |
2925 S. College Ave. |
| All Season Liquors |
2724 S. College Ave.
|
| Star of India |
2900 Harvard St. |
| Suh Sushi Korean BBQ |
165 Boardwalk Dr. |
April 2025
|
PASSED |
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| Serious Texas Bar-B-Q |
2001 S. Timberline Rd. |
| Fabby’s Wine & Spirits | 2608 S. Timberline Rd. #112 |
| King Soopers #97 | 2602 S. Timberline Rd. |
| Retreat Bakery Bar |
2601 S. Lemay Ave. #21 |
| Moondance Wine & Spirits | 2601 S. Lemay Ave. #46 |
| Circle K #2744104 |
4701 S. Lemay Ave. |
| Grey Rock Sports Grill | 925 E. Harmony Rd |
| Domenic’s | 931 E. Harmony Rd. #3 |
| Sushi Fi | 921 E. Harmony Rd. #104 |
| King Soopers #73 |
4503 John F. Kennedy Pkwy |
| Zeus Liquors | 356 E. Harmony Rd. #6C |
| Uptown Liquors | 1833 E. Harmony Rd. #3 |
| Matador Mexican Grill | 1823 E. Harmony Rd. |
| Bawarchi | 1611 S. College Ave. |
| Verboten Brewing | North – 1605 S. College Ave. Unit A |
| Music City Hot Chicken |
111 W. Prospect Rd. B & C |
| Snack Attack Specialty Sandwiches Brews |
120 W. Stuart St. Unit A |
| Panino’s Restaurant |
310 W. Prospect Rd. |
| Pueblo Viejo Family Mexican Restaurant | 185 N. College Ave. |
| The Still Whiskey Steaks | 151 N. College Ave. |
| Lulu Asian Bistro |
117 S. College Ave. |
| Taqueria Express | 1669 S. College Ave. |
| The Perfect Pour | 1671 S. College Ave |
|
FAILED (SERVED A MINOR) |
|
| Hunan Fort Collins |
731 E. Harmony Rd. Ste 300 |
| Red Robin Burger Restaurant | 701 E. Harmony Rd. |
| Loaf N’ Jug #750812 | 1601 S. College Ave. |
| Sushi Izumi | 200 W. Prospect Rd. |
| Japango FTC | 125 S. College Ave. A |
| The Colorado Room | 642 S. College Ave. |
March 2025
| PASSED | |
|---|---|
| Circle K #2741152 | 4502 S. Timberline Rd. |
| Rally 5 | 2310 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 101 |
| Cheeba Hut | 2550 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 102 |
| BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse | 2670 E. Harmony Rd. |
| Bann Thai Front Range | 2721 Council Tree Ave. Unit 137 |
| Himalayan Bistro | 2720 Council Tree Ave. Ste. 184 |
| Nori Maki Bar | 2842 Council Tree Ave. Unit 173 |
| Café Athens | 2842 Council Tree Ave. 149 |
| Target Store #T-2403 | 2936 Council Tree Ave. |
| RJ’s Wine & Spirits | 4321 Corbett Dr. Ste. 100 |
| 7-Eleven #25290C | 4543 Boardwalk Dr. |
| Prost Brewing Company | 1510 S. College Ave |
| Nick’s of Fort Collins | 1100 S. College Ave |
| Saigon Grill III | 1120 S. College Ave. |
| Café Vino | 1200 S. College Ave. |
| Cheba Hut Toasted Subs | 104 E. Laurel St. |
| rBar | 105 & 107 E. Laurel St. |
| Los Tarascos | 622 S. College Ave. |
| Pizza Casbah | 126 W. Laurel St. |
| Jax Fish House | 123 N. College Ave. |
| Blue Agave Grill | 201 S. College Ave. #100 |
| Hu-Hot Mongolian Grill | 249 S. College Ave. |
| Tony’s | 224 S. College Ave. |
| Stuft | 210 S. College Ave. |
|
FAILED (SERVED A MINOR) |
|
| Masa Hibachi | 2400 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 102 |
| Smashburger | 2550 E. Harmony Rd. 100 |
| Suehiro Japanese Restaurant | 4431 Corbett Dr. #100 |
| Thai Pepper | 109 E. Laurel St. |
| DGT Authentic American Tacos | 120 W. Laurel St. |
February 2025
| PASSED | |
|---|---|
| El Diablo Mexican Restaurant |
4619 S. Mason St. Unit C-8 |
| Walmart Market #3177 | 4625 S. Mason St. |
| Southern Girl Brewery (formerly Obstacle Brewing) |
4613 S. Mason St. Ste. D1 |
| Matt’s Place | 6013 S. College Ave. |
| 7-Eleven Store #32276B | 6600 S. College Ave |
| 287 Craft Spirits | 5846 S. College Ave. |
| Whetstone Climbing | 220 Smokey St. |
| Cottonwood Liquors | 3645 S. College Ave. |
| Safeway Store #862 | 3660 S. Mason St. |
| Loaf N’ Jug #750826 | 200 W. Horsetooth Rd. |
|
FAILED (SERVED A MINOR) |
|
| Neighborhood Liquors | 4631 S. Mason St. Ste B2 |
| Trader Joe’s #304 | 3500 S. College Ave. #110 |
January 2025
| PASSED | |
|---|---|
| Island Grill | 2601 S. Lemay Ave. Ste. 12 |
| William Oliver’s Publick House | 2608 S. Timberline Rd. Ste. 108 |
| Krazy Karl’s Pizza | 2620 S. Timberline Rd. Unit D5 |
| Creekside Liquors | 1005 W. Stuart St. #A3 |
| Cancun Mexican Grill & Catina | 1006 Spring Creek Ln. Unit B7 |
| The Taco Stop |
2601 S. Lemay Ave. Unit 30 |
| 7-Eleven #26803C | 2800 S. College Ave |
| After 8 Smoke & Liquor | 4032 S. College Ave. Ste. A5 |
| Fish’s Liquor Mart | 1007 E. Harmony Rd. |
| Safeway Store #1552 | 1426 E. Harmony Rd. |
| Premier Liquors | 1414 E. Harmony Rd. #2 |
| The Axe & Ale | 1624 S. Lemay Ave. Ste. 6 |
| Loyalty Liquors | 1630 S. Lemay Ave. |
| Lucky’s Market | 425 S. College Ave. |
| Comet Chicken | 126 W. Mountain Ave |
| Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant | 143 W. Mountain Ave |
| Trail Head Tavern | 148 W. Mountain Ave |
| Slyce Pizza Co. | 163 W. Mountain Ave. |
| Steak-Out Saloon | 152 W. Mountain Ave. |
| Madre Cocina Y Lounge | 214 Linden St. |
| Pour Brothers | 220 Linden St |
| Elliot’s Martini Bar | 111 Chesnut St. |
| The Coast | 254 Linden St. |
| Illegal Pete’s | 320 Walnut St. |
| Social | 1 Old Town Sq. Ste. 7 |
| Mulberry Max Wine & Spirits | 460 S. College Ave. Ste. G |
| 7-Eleven #20104A | 430 Remington St |
|
FAILED (SERVED A MINOR) |
|
| Retreat Bakery Bar | 2601 S. Lemay Ave. #21 |
| Moondance Wine & Spirits | 2601 S. Lemay Ave. #46 |
| Fabby’s Wine & Spirits | 2608 S. Timberline Rd. #112 |
| King Soopers #97 | 2602 S. Timberline Rd |
| Prospect Liquors | 1115 W. Prospect Rd. #105 |
| Krazy Karl’s Pizza |
1124 W. Elizabeth St. |
| Jim’s Wings | 1205-C W. Elizabeth St. |
| Fast Market #4587 | 3038 S. College Ave |
| All Season Liquor | 2724 S. College Ave. |
| Zeus Liquor | 356 E. Harmony Rd. #6C |
| King Soopers #73 | 4503 John F. Kennedy Pkwy |
| Fort Collins Warehouse Liquors |
4700 Boardwalk Dr. |
| Circle K #2744104 | 4701 S. Lemay Ave. |
| Uptown Liquors |
1833 E. Harmony Rd. #3 |
| 7-Eleven Store #26927C |
1600 S. Lemay Ave. |
| Wing Shack |
1011 S. Lemay Ave. |
| Thirsty’s Liquor |
1001 S. Lemay Ave. |
October 2024
| PASSED | |
|---|---|
| Yum Yum Restaurant | 1300 W. Elizabeth St. |
| Dragon Lee Restaurant | 1228 W. Elizabeth St. C10 & C11 |
| Los Comales | 111 W. Prospect Rd. Unit A |
| Modern Market | 3260 S. College Ave. |
| Trader Joe’s #304 |
3500 S. College Ave. #110 |
| After 8 Smoke and Liquor | 4032 S. College Ave. Ste A5 |
| 7-Eleven Store 35506B | 3045 W. Prospect Rd. |
| Liquor Kabinet | 3035 W. Prospect Rd. |
| The Comedy Fort | 167 N. College Ave. |
| Dae Gee #5 | 120 W. Olive St. Ste. 101 |
| Walmart Store #2729 | 1250 E. Magnolia St. |
| Music City Hot Chicken (North) |
1820 N. College Ave. Ste 180 |
| Alta #6138 | 382 E. Mountain Ave. |
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 |
|
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 |
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 |
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.