# HACCP software for UK hospitality Canonical: https://paddl-ai.co/features/haccp Last reviewed: 2026-09-11 by the Paddl team Paddl's HACCP software builds a HACCP plan for a UK hospitality kitchen from its menu, chemicals and equipment, covers all seven principles, links each critical control point to a routine check, and exports the plan and its monitoring records as an EHO-ready PDF. ## What Paddl's HACCP software does - A HACCP plan generated from your menu, allergens, COSHH chemicals and equipment in about 15 minutes - All seven HACCP principles: hazard analysis, CCPs, critical limits, monitoring, corrective actions, verification, records - Each CCP linked to a routine check, so monitoring records come from the checks staff already do - Corrective action records with who, when and what was done - Review with AI: when the menu or chemicals change, the plan is checked and updates are suggested - One-click PDF export of the plan and its records for an EHO ## What it does not do - The plan is drafted by AI and reviewed by you; it is not signed off by a food safety consultant - No sensor hardware: CCP temperatures are logged by staff on the app ## Pricing - **Price:** £69 per location per month, or £703.80 a year (15% off). Every feature is on the one plan. - **Trial:** 30 days free with full access. Card required, cancel anytime, no contract after. - **Included per location:** 5 owner and manager users and 10GB of document storage. Extra owners or managers are £2.99 a month each; staff do not take a seat. - **Covers:** SFBB, HACCP, allergens and Natasha's Law, temperature and cleaning records, training records, COSHH, risk assessments, licences and insurance, and an EHO-ready audit pack. - **Apps:** Staff app for iOS and Android with team chat, web dashboard for managers, shared venue tablets with PIN tap-in; works on any phone or tablet. - **Company:** Paddl is a trading name of Trading Projects Ltd, company number 16456940, registered in England. Pricing page: https://paddl-ai.co/pricing ## Questions **What is the best HACCP software for a small restaurant?** For a single UK restaurant, the useful test is whether the software writes the plan for you and then keeps it alive from the daily checks. Paddl does both at £69 per location per month with a 30-day trial and no contract. FoodDocs also builds plans with AI, priced per location from $84 a month; Trail is task-first and priced on request. **How does AI build a HACCP plan?** It reads the menu, allergen matrix, COSHH chemicals and equipment register already in your account, works out the process steps and hazards for each, proposes the critical control points and limits, and links each CCP to a routine check. You review every step and edit before it goes live. **Does it replace a HACCP consultant?** For most restaurants, pubs, cafes and hotels it replaces the £1,000-plus consultant visit that produces a paper plan nobody updates. If your operation is high risk (manufacturing, vacuum packing, sous vide at scale) you may still want a consultant to review what Paddl drafts, and you can export the plan for them. **Is there a HACCP app?** Yes. The Paddl app for iOS and Android carries the monitoring side of the HACCP plan: each critical control point is a check on the phone with a limit, a pass or fail, and a corrective action when it fails. The plan itself is built and reviewed on the web dashboard and exported as one PDF with its records. **What does the EHO audit pack contain?** One PDF for a date range you choose, with the sections you pick: HACCP plans, SFBB packs, food safety documents, temperature, cooking, cleaning and delivery records, training records, equipment, COSHH, risk assessments, corrective actions, pest control, allergens, complaints, document sign-offs and handover reports. Every record shows who completed it and when, which is what an inspector is looking for. **What is HACCP and why do I need it?** HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) is a food safety management system required by UK law for food businesses. It identifies potential hazards in your food preparation process and establishes Critical Control Points where monitoring is essential. A proper HACCP plan demonstrates due diligence and is typically requested during EHO inspections. **How much does a HACCP consultant cost in the UK?** Traditional HACCP consultants typically charge between £500 and £2000 to create a HACCP plan for a hospitality venue. This process usually takes several weeks of back-and-forth. Paddl generates complete HACCP plans using AI for a fraction of the cost, in about 15 minutes. **What are the 7 principles of HACCP?** The 7 HACCP principles are: 1) Conduct a hazard analysis, 2) Identify Critical Control Points (CCPs), 3) Establish critical limits, 4) Establish monitoring procedures, 5) Establish corrective actions, 6) Establish verification procedures, and 7) Establish documentation. Paddl covers all 7 principles in every generated plan. **How does AI HACCP plan generation work?** Paddl uses AI to generate your HACCP plan from your existing business context: your SFBB data, routines, equipment, and menu information. The AI identifies hazards specific to your operation and creates appropriate CCPs linked to your actual monitoring tasks, ensuring your plan reflects reality rather than being a generic template. **Can I build a HACCP plan from my menu and allergens?** Yes. Upload a menu and import the allergen items, and Paddl offers to build a HACCP plan as a next step. The generator takes your allergen matrix and menu into account, so the plan reflects what you actually serve. You can also start one any time with Build HACCP plan from the Allergens page. **Does the HACCP plan use my allergen and COSHH data?** Yes. When Paddl generates a plan it reads the declared allergens and cross-contamination risks on your menu items, plus the hazard statements, storage and PPE on the COSHH chemicals you have on site. That data shapes the allergen and chemical parts of the hazard analysis, so the control points match what is actually in your kitchen rather than a generic list. **What does Review with AI do?** Review with AI checks an existing plan against your current operation. It compares the plan to your live menu, allergens, COSHH chemicals and recent activity, then tells you what has drifted and suggests specific changes, such as a new chemical that needs a control point. You apply the changes you want and sign off a review, so the plan stays current without a rebuild. **Will Paddl create a duplicate if I already have a HACCP plan?** No. When you start the HACCP builder and a plan already exists, Paddl asks whether you want to open and update the existing plan or create a new one. Most of the time you update the plan you have, which keeps its history, version and staff sign-offs intact. **Can I export my HACCP plan for EHO inspections?** Yes. Paddl provides one-click PDF export of your complete HACCP plan including process flow diagrams, CCP tables, monitoring schedules, corrective action logs, and review history. The export is professionally formatted and ready to present to Environmental Health Officers. **Is there an app for HACCP?** Yes. Paddl is a mobile-first HACCP app that lets staff complete CCP checks, record temperatures, and log corrective actions directly from their phone or tablet. The app works offline and syncs when reconnected, so it works in basements, walk-in freezers, and areas with poor signal. Available on iOS and Android. **How much does HACCP software cost in the UK?** HACCP software in the UK ranges from free basic tools (like the FSA MyHACCP builder) to £200+ per month for enterprise platforms. Paddl includes AI HACCP plan generation, CCP monitoring, corrective action tracking, and EHO audit packs at £69 per location per month with no per-user fees or hidden modules. **What should HACCP software include?** At minimum, HACCP software should include hazard analysis, CCP identification, critical limits, monitoring records, corrective actions, verification, review history, and document export. For hospitality, it should also connect to temperature logs, cooling, reheating, hot holding, delivery checks, allergens, staff training, and SFBB records. **Is free HACCP software enough?** Free tools can help you create a basic HACCP plan, but they usually do not manage daily CCP monitoring, staff reminders, corrective actions, audit trails, or EHO-ready evidence. For very simple businesses, free tools may be enough. For active hospitality operations, live monitoring and records are usually more important than the initial plan document. **What is the best HACCP software for small restaurants?** Small restaurants usually need HACCP software that is fast to set up, mobile-first, affordable per location, and connected to SFBB, temperature logs, cleaning, allergens, training, and EHO evidence. Avoid enterprise systems that require long onboarding or charge per user if your team changes frequently. **Can AI really write a HACCP plan?** Yes. Paddl's AI reads your business profile, menu, equipment register, and existing routines to generate a HACCP plan specific to your operation. It identifies the hazards relevant to your food types and processes, determines appropriate CCPs, sets critical limits based on UK regulations, and links monitoring procedures to your daily tasks. The output is a professional HACCP plan that reflects your actual kitchen, not a generic template. **What is the difference between HACCP software and a HACCP consultant?** A HACCP consultant typically charges between £500 and £2,000 for a one-off plan that takes 2-3 weeks to deliver. The plan is a static document that requires manual updates. HACCP management software like Paddl costs £69 per month, generates a plan in 15 minutes, and keeps it connected to live operational data. When your menu changes or you add equipment, the plan updates. Both approaches produce a valid HACCP system, but software provides ongoing compliance rather than a point-in-time document. **Do I need HACCP software if I already have SFBB?** It depends on your business size and complexity. SFBB is sufficient for most small, single-site food businesses (cafes, small restaurants, takeaways). You may need a full HACCP plan if you have a complex menu with multiple cooking methods, serve vulnerable populations (care homes, hospitals), operate multiple sites, or have been advised by your EHO to move beyond SFBB. Paddl supports both SFBB and HACCP, so you can start with SFBB and upgrade when needed. ## Related - [Best HACCP Software for UK Hospitality (2026)](https://paddl-ai.co/best/best-haccp-software) - [Paddl vs FoodDocs](https://paddl-ai.co/compare/fooddocs) - [Paddl vs Alert65](https://paddl-ai.co/compare/alert65) - [Paddl vs Trail](https://paddl-ai.co/compare/trail) - [Paddl vs SafetyCulture (iAuditor)](https://paddl-ai.co/compare/safetyculture) - [Paddl vs Navitas Safety](https://paddl-ai.co/compare/navitas) - [Digital SFBB app](https://paddl-ai.co/features/sfbb): Paddl's digital SFBB app builds the FSA-format Safer Food Better Business pack from your menu and the paperwork you already have, writes the safe methods, runs the daily diary and the four-weekly review on a phone, and exports the whole pack for an EHO. - [Allergen management software](https://paddl-ai.co/features/allergens): Paddl's allergen management software keeps an allergen matrix for all 14 UK allergens, imports dishes from a menu and allergens from supplier specs with AI, flags PPDS items under Natasha's Law, logs every change, and gives staff the answer on their phone when a customer asks. - [COSHH software](https://paddl-ai.co/features/coshh): Paddl's COSHH software keeps a digital chemical register with GHS pictograms, reads each Safety Data Sheet with AI to extract hazards, handling and PPE, produces a COSHH risk assessment per chemical for staff to sign, and alerts you before an SDS goes out of date. - [Checklist app](https://paddl-ai.co/features/routines): Paddl's checklist app schedules opening, closing, cleaning and temperature routines by shift and role, has staff complete them on a phone with timestamps, readings and photos, and shows a manager what was missed, late or done across every site. - [Equipment software](https://paddl-ai.co/features/equipment): Paddl's equipment software keeps a register of every fridge, freezer, oven and appliance with an AI health rating from 1 to 10, its service history and next service date, the temperature checks staff record against it, and PAT certificates imported from the PDF.