Allergen Management Software for Late-Night Bars
Track all 14 UK allergens with AI compliance scanning, supplier spec extraction, PPDS detection, and supplier allergen change alerts that detect exactly which items changed when a spec is re-uploaded. Go beyond a chart to active allergen compliance. Built specifically for UK late-night bars.
Understanding late-night bar compliance
Late-night bars sit at the intersection of food, alcohol, and entertainment licensing. They face the same compliance load as nightclubs at smaller scale: refusals logs, Challenge 25, capacity, and incident records.
Challenge 25 enforcement and refusals book evidence
Capacity tracking when fire-safety occupancy is contested
Door staff scheduling for venues that flex from bar to club after midnight
Drink-spiking response policies and witness coordination
Why this matters
Allergen Management challenges for late-night bars
With only 71% of UK late-night bars fully compliant, allergen management challenges are widespread. Here's what we hear from operators.
Keeping allergen information accurate when menus and recipes change
Training staff to handle allergen queries confidently
Managing cross-contamination risks with shared equipment
Documenting allergen conversations for liability protection
Allergen Management Software built for late-night bars
Paddl's Allergen Management features help late-night bars stay compliant and save time.
Live Menu Allergen Matrix
Visual allergen chart updated in real-time as recipes change-print for display or share digitally with customers asking about ingredients.
Recipe Ingredient Tracking
Build recipes with ingredients that automatically flag allergens, including hidden allergens in sauces, marinades, and seasonings.
Customer Query Workflow
When a customer asks about allergens, staff follow guided steps to confirm safe options and document the conversation.
Cross-Contamination Alerts
Flag dishes prepared in shared fryers, on shared grills, or with shared utensils so staff can advise customers accurately.
Why late-night bars choose Paddl for allergen management
Common questions about Allergen Management for late-night bars
How do I keep allergen information accurate when my menu changes?
Paddl's allergen system is recipe-based. When you update a recipe or change an ingredient, allergen information updates automatically across your menu, allergen matrix, and any customer-facing displays. You'll never have outdated allergen information.
What about cross-contamination from shared equipment?
Paddl tracks cross-contamination risks from shared fryers, grills, and utensils. Dishes are automatically flagged with 'may contain' warnings, and staff see alerts when customers ask about items prepared on shared equipment.
How do I train staff to handle allergen queries?
Paddl includes a guided workflow for allergen queries. Staff follow structured steps: confirm the allergen, check the menu, verify with the kitchen if needed, and document the conversation-all in the app. No guessing, no gaps.
Does Paddl document allergen conversations?
Yes. Every allergen query is logged with the customer request, staff response, dishes discussed, and outcome. This creates a liability record showing you took allergen queries seriously and responded appropriately.
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