Safer Food Better Business made simple
Paddl is digital SFBB software that generates complete Safer Food Better Business packs for UK food businesses in minutes. Our AI-powered SFBB generator creates customised packs with automatic gap detection, digital signatures, and multi-location support, replacing hours of manual paperwork.
SFBB shouldn't be a burden
Paper-based Safer Food Better Business packs create more problems than they solve
Manual SFBB takes hours
Filling in paper SFBB packs is tedious. A food safety app replaces this with digital entry that staff complete in seconds. Without one, sections get skipped and gaps only surface during inspections.
Gaps go unnoticed
Paper-based food safety management systems make it nearly impossible to spot missing sections. Food safety software UK businesses use today detects gaps automatically before an EHO points them out.
Version control chaos
Multiple copies floating around, outdated procedures, amendments scribbled in margins. Which version is current? Who knows.
Signature tracking nightmare
Getting staff to sign off on procedures and reviews is a constant battle. Missing signatures mean incomplete compliance records.
SFBB compliance that practically manages itself
Paddl transforms SFBB from a dreaded chore into a streamlined process. Our AI understands your business and generates comprehensive, EHO-ready documentation, complete with digital signatures and automatic gap detection.
AI-Powered Pack Generation
Tell Paddl about your business: what you serve, how you cook, and your allergen procedures. Our AI generates a complete, customised SFBB pack in minutes.
7-Step Guided Wizard
Our step-by-step wizard walks you through template selection, location setup, business context, and staff assignment. No guesswork required.
Automatic Gap Detection
Paddl continuously monitors your SFBB pack for missing sections, incomplete procedures, and compliance gaps, alerting you before inspectors do.
Digital Signatures
Staff sign off on procedures directly in the app. Every signature is timestamped and stored, creating an unquestionable audit trail.
Business Context Capture
Record your cooking methods, high-risk foods, allergen handling, delivery options, and more. Your SFBB pack is tailored to exactly how your business operates.
Multi-Location Rollout
Generate SFBB packs for one location or roll out across your entire estate. Each pack is customised for the specific venue while maintaining consistency.
What our customers achieve
Real improvements from hospitality businesses using Paddl for SFBB
How teams use SFBB management
New Venue Setup
Opening a new site? Generate a complete SFBB pack tailored to your premises, menu, and operations before you even open the doors.
Annual SFBB Review
Keep your pack current with annual reviews. Paddl highlights what has changed and guides you through updating procedures.
EHO Inspection Preparation
When the EHO arrives, pull up your digital SFBB pack instantly. Show them a complete, gap-free, professionally documented food safety system.
Staff Training Integration
New staff can read and sign off on SFBB procedures as part of their onboarding. Track who has read what and when.
Digital Diary Entries
Staff complete daily opening and closing checks on their phone in under 2 minutes. Temperature readings, cleaning verification, and delivery notes are timestamped and stored automatically. No more paper diary pages to fill in.
Safe Method Reviews
Schedule annual safe method reviews with digital sign-off from all staff. Paddl tracks which sections have been reviewed and flags any that are overdue, ensuring your SFBB system stays current.
Multi-Location SFBB
Manage SFBB packs across multiple sites from one dashboard. Each location gets its own pack reflecting its specific menu and layout, while you maintain visibility of completion rates and gaps across all sites.
New Starter SFBB Induction
When a new team member joins, assign them the SFBB pack to read and acknowledge on their phone. Track their progress through each section and get notified when they have completed their food safety induction.
What to look for in SFBB software
A digital SFBB app should replace the folder and prove the system is being followed during real service.
Complete SFBB safe methods
Your SFBB software should cover the safe methods your business actually uses, including cooking, chilling, cleaning, cross-contamination, allergens, suppliers, and staff training records.
Daily diary and operational checks
Look for opening checks, closing checks, delivery checks, temperature logs, cleaning records, and corrective actions in one mobile workflow, not a PDF pack that still needs paper diary entries.
Evidence an EHO can audit quickly
Digital SFBB records should be timestamped, signed, searchable, and exportable so managers can show completed safe methods, diary entries, and actions during an inspection.
Gap alerts before inspection day
A useful SFBB app should flag missing diary entries, unsigned procedures, overdue reviews, and incomplete safe methods before they affect your food hygiene rating.
Mobile access for staff
Staff should be able to complete checks, read safe methods, and sign procedures from the kitchen floor without needing a shared office laptop or printed folder.
Room to grow into HACCP
Small businesses may start with SFBB, but multi-site operators and complex menus often need HACCP. Choose software that can support both without re-entering the same operational data.
Need comprehensive HACCP?
SFBB is great for smaller food businesses, but growing operations often need full HACCP plans. Paddl generates complete HACCP plans covering all 7 principles with AI, linking CCPs directly to your existing routines. One-click EHO export included.
How Paddl compares
See how Paddl's digital SFBB compares against other food safety apps. Our reviews cover features, mobile experience, and UK compliance.
Frequently asked questions
What is SFBB (Safer Food Better Business)?
SFBB (Safer Food Better Business) is a food safety management pack developed by the Food Standards Agency for small UK food businesses. It helps you manage food hygiene through simple, practical guidance on safe food handling, cooking, cooling, and cross-contamination prevention. It is often used as an alternative to HACCP for smaller operations.
Do I need SFBB or HACCP for my restaurant?
SFBB is designed for smaller food businesses like cafes, takeaways, and small restaurants. Larger operations or those with complex processes may need a full HACCP plan. Paddl supports both: you can start with digital SFBB and upgrade to AI-generated HACCP plans as your business grows.
How long does it take to complete an SFBB pack?
Manually completing a paper SFBB pack typically takes several hours spread across multiple sessions. With Paddl, you can generate a complete, customised SFBB pack in minutes using our AI-powered 7-step wizard that guides you through template selection, business context, and staff assignments.
Can staff sign SFBB documents digitally?
Yes. Paddl provides digital signature functionality for all SFBB procedures. Staff can sign off on sections directly in the app, creating timestamped records that prove who read and understood each procedure and when.
How does Paddl detect gaps in my SFBB pack?
Paddl continuously monitors your SFBB pack for missing sections, incomplete procedures, and unsigned documents. The system alerts you to gaps before an EHO inspection, ensuring your food safety documentation is always complete.
What is the best SFBB app?
The best SFBB app digitises the full FSA pack including safe methods, diary entries, and opening/closing checks. It should work on mobile, support digital signatures, and produce records that EHO inspectors can verify instantly. Paddl covers all of this plus HACCP, allergens, and temperature monitoring from £69 per location per month.
What should SFBB software include?
SFBB software should include digital safe methods, daily diary entries, opening and closing checks, temperature records, cleaning records, staff sign-off, gap alerts, and inspection-ready exports. The strongest systems connect those records to live routines so managers can prove the SFBB pack is being followed every day.
Can a digital SFBB replace my paper pack?
A digital SFBB system can replace your working paper pack if it covers the same food safety management procedures, keeps the required diary records, and can be shown to your local authority when requested. Paddl covers the SFBB sections digitally with automatic gap detection, digital signatures, and instant access during inspections.
What is included in the SFBB caterers pack?
The FSA SFBB caterers pack contains safe methods covering the 4 Cs (cross-contamination, cleaning, chilling, cooking), a management section covering staff training, suppliers, and premises, and a diary section for daily records including opening checks, closing checks, temperature logs, and what to do when things go wrong. Paddl digitises all of these sections.
Can I switch from a paper SFBB to digital mid-year?
Yes. You can switch at any point. Paddl generates your digital SFBB pack from your business profile, and you start recording diary entries digitally from that day forward. Your existing paper records remain valid for the period they cover. Most businesses complete the switch in a single day.
Is a digital SFBB accepted by all local authorities?
Local authorities need to see that your food safety management system is complete, current, and being followed. Digital SFBB records can support that if they clearly show your safe methods, daily diary evidence, staff sign-off, and corrective actions. Paddl keeps those records together so they are easy to show during an EHO visit.
Do I need the official FSA SFBB pack if I use software?
You still need a food safety management system that reflects how your business controls food safety risks. SFBB software should help you document the same practical controls as the FSA pack, keep them current, and record daily evidence that the procedures are being followed.
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