Food Alert is a UK food safety consultancy with 35+ years of experience, serving enterprise clients like Nando's, Burger King, and Deliveroo. Bundles professional consultancy with compliance software.
33 features compared · £69/month all-inclusive · No contracts
Complete side-by-side comparison
Food Safety & Compliance
| Feature | Paddl | Food Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Digital SFBB PacksPaddl Only | ||
| HACCP Plans | ||
| AI HACCP GenerationPaddl Only | ||
| Allergen Management | ||
| Risk Assessments | ||
| EHO Report Generation | ||
| One-Click Audit PacksPaddl Only | ||
| Fire Safety - Drills, Certificates & Expiry Alerts | ||
| COSHH Management |
Operations & Equipment
| Feature | Paddl | Food Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment TrackingPaddl Only | ||
| AI Equipment Anomaly DetectionPaddl Only | ||
| Temperature Monitoring | ||
| Maintenance SwimlanesPaddl Only | ||
| Supplier Management | ||
| Delivery ChecksPaddl Only |
Team & Training
| Feature | Paddl | Food Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Team Management | ||
| Training Tracking | ||
| Staff InductionsPaddl Only | ||
| GPS Check-inPaddl Only | ||
| Shift Handovers / EOD ReportsPaddl Only | ||
| Staff Notifications |
Documents & Knowledge
| Feature | Paddl | Food Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Document Management | ||
| Knowledge HubPaddl Only | ||
| Digital SignaturesPaddl Only | ||
| Licence ManagementPaddl Only | ||
| Insurance Gap DetectionPaddl Only | ||
| Lease & Property ManagementPaddl Only |
Reporting & Incidents
| Feature | Paddl | Food Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Complaint Monitoring | ||
| Incident & Accident Reporting | ||
| EHO Visit DashboardPaddl Only | ||
| AI Legal Guidance & Evidence PacksPaddl Only |
Platform & AI
| Feature | Paddl | Food Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile App | ||
| Mobile Manager ViewPaddl Only | ||
| Offline ModePaddl Only | ||
| AI AssistantPaddl Only | ||
| AI Document ExtractionPaddl Only | ||
| Compliance Dashboard | ||
| Multi-Location |
What Food Alert is missing
Food Alert: Starting at ~£20,000/year — inaccessible for SMBs
Food Alert: Mandatory 1-2 year contracts with ~£999 onboarding fee
Food Alert: No AI capabilities — all manual entry and creation
Food Alert: No SFBB pack management
Food Alert: Consultant-dependent setup and customisation
Food Alert: No self-service configuration — changes require support
What Paddl offers instead
AI-Powered Automation
AI-generated HACCP plans, smart document extraction, equipment health analysis, and insurance gap detection.
UK Compliance Built-In
SFBB pack generation, EHO preparation dashboard, Natasha's Law allergen tracking, fire safety, and COSHH management.
Transparent Pricing
£69/location/month with all 33 features included. No modules, no hidden costs, no long-term contracts.
Shift Handovers Done Right
End-of-day reports with urgent items, stock issues, equipment problems. Incoming staff acknowledge before starting.
Features Food Alert doesn't have
Real screenshots from the Paddl platform showing what you're missing
Shift Handovers & EOD Reports
Paddl AdvantageStaff submit end-of-day reports with urgent actions, stock shortages, and equipment problems. Incoming staff acknowledge handovers before starting their shift.
Push Notifications to On-Shift Staff
Paddl AdvantageTemperature alerts, handover submissions, and maintenance updates go directly to staff who are checked in that day. No more missed alerts.
EHO Visit Ready
Paddl AdvantageQuick access to all compliance documentation during inspections. Staff can pull up SFBB packs, delivery records, and temperature logs instantly.
Equipment Management with AI Health Monitoring
Paddl AdvantageTrack all equipment with service history, temperature logs, and AI-powered health analysis that spots potential issues before they become breakdowns.
Instant Allergen Lookup
Paddl AdvantageStaff can quickly search menu items by allergen during service. No hunting through folders - just type and find what you need.
Report Issues from Mobile
Paddl AdvantageStaff can report maintenance issues, equipment breakdowns, and safety concerns directly from the app with priority levels and photos.
AI HACCP Plan Generation
Paddl AdvantageAI analyzes your business context, existing routines, equipment, and menu to generate a complete HACCP plan with process steps and critical control points.
Ask Paddy AI Assistant
Paddl AdvantageGet instant answers about compliance, food safety, and your business. AI trained on UK regulations and your specific setup.
Manager View in Mobile App
Paddl AdvantageManagers can switch to admin view on mobile to see team progress, compliance status, recent activity, and SFBB status across all locations.
AI Insurance Gap Detection
Paddl AdvantageUpload your insurance documents and AI analyzes coverage, identifies gaps, and recommends improvements. Know you're properly covered.
Why pay more for less?
All 33 features included. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Custom pricing with mandatory consultancy. 1-2 year minimum contracts. ~£999 onboarding fee.
Missing from Food Alert:
Which is right for you?
Choose Food Alert if...
- You need a consultancy-led compliance partner
- Enterprise-grade support with dedicated account managers is essential
- You have budget for £20,000+/year and want bundled audit services
Choose Paddl if...
- You want affordable compliance at £69/month
- Self-service setup and configuration are important
- AI-powered HACCP generation replaces expensive consultants
- You need SFBB pack management and EHO preparation tools
- Monthly contracts with no lock-in period are preferred
- Mobile-first experience with offline support is essential
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