Colorado Releases Coronavirus Business Inspection Report

Colorado conducted a field survey in late November of more than 200 businesses, and found that only two were operating under "dangerous conditions," according to the Colorado Department of Revenue. The survey looked at whether the businesses were complying with COVID-19 safety protocols.

While enforcement generally starts at the local level, the state has been involved in enforcement through cease and desist orders and the temporary suspension of certain licenses.

Colorado state agencies "continually communicate with state-regulated entities to promote and ensure compliance with all public health orders," officials said.

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“Most Colorado businesses are doing their part by following COVID-19 state and local protocols, because they know that we can and will get through this together and understand the importance of inspiring consumer confidence in safety,” Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement.

“When a business cuts corners on safety and freeloads on others, it hinders our entire state’s ability to suppress this deadly virus and undermines our shared goal of bouncing back stronger than before," Polis said.

"Thankfully, this evidence shows how the vast majority of Colorado businesses are successfully implementing protocols to help keep Coronavirus at bay.”

The locations and names of all 204 businesses surveyed were not released.

The Department of Regulatory Agencies contacts a business directly if there is a complaint of potential violation of an executive order or public health order. Officials warn the business that action may be taken to protect the public and that the department will "enforce to its fullest authority if there is a lack of compliance," officials said.

"While the division prioritizes education and outreach, businesses could face a summary suspension for failure to comply with current regulations," officials said.