Protect residents with compliant, caring kitchens
Care homes serve the most vulnerable. Paddl helps you maintain exceptional food safety standards, manage complex dietary needs, and stay ready for both EHO and CQC inspections.
Sound familiar?
Every care home operator knows these headaches
Vulnerable population accountability
Residents with dementia, dysphagia, and multiple health conditions need texture-modified diets and strict allergen controls. One mistake can be life-threatening.
Dual inspection pressure
CQC inspectors examine nutrition and hydration alongside food safety. EHO inspectors assess hygiene. You need documentation that satisfies both.
Complex dietary requirements
Pureed, fortified, diabetic-friendly, allergen-free — each resident may have unique dietary needs that change over time. Keeping track on paper is a risk.
Staff turnover in social care
Social care has some of the highest turnover rates in the UK. New kitchen staff need to understand resident-specific requirements quickly and accurately.
Purpose-built for care home kitchens
Paddl understands that care home catering is about more than food safety — it's about dignity, nutrition, and protecting the people who depend on you most.
HACCP Plans for Care Settings
AI-generated HACCP plans covering care-specific hazards including texture modification, reheating protocols, and supplement preparation. CQC and EHO aligned.
Resident Allergen Tracking
Track all 14 UK allergens per resident and per menu item. Visual allergen charts for kitchen staff ensure the right meal reaches the right person every time.
SFBB Pack Management
Digital Safer Food Better Business packs tailored for residential care settings. Auto-generated, always up to date, instantly available for inspections.
Temperature Monitoring
Digital fridge, freezer, and hot-holding temperature logs with automatic alerts when readings fall outside safe ranges. Full audit trail for inspectors.
Staff Training Hub
Structured onboarding for new kitchen staff covering food hygiene, allergen awareness, and resident dietary requirements. Track certifications and expiry dates.
Equipment Maintenance
Schedule and track servicing for kitchen equipment. Prevent breakdowns that could disrupt meal service for residents who depend on consistent routines.
Risk Assessments
AI-generated risk assessments for kitchen operations, COSHH chemicals, and fire safety. Automatic review scheduling and digital sign-offs.
Daily Routines & Checklists
Opening checks, meal service routines, cleaning schedules, and closing procedures. Staff complete on mobile with timestamped evidence.
What care home operators achieve
Real improvements from care homes using Paddl
Common questions about care homes
What food safety documentation do care homes need in the UK?
UK care homes need HACCP plans, SFBB documentation, temperature monitoring records, cleaning schedules, allergen management records, staff training logs, and equipment maintenance records. CQC also inspects nutrition and hydration standards. Paddl manages all of these digitally in one platform.
How does Paddl help with CQC food safety compliance?
CQC inspects under Regulation 14 (Meeting Nutritional and Hydration Needs). Paddl provides digital records of dietary requirement tracking, meal temperature monitoring, allergen management, and staff food safety training — all instantly accessible during inspections.
Can Paddl manage different dietary requirements for each resident?
Yes. Paddl tracks allergens, texture modifications, nutritional requirements, and dietary preferences per individual. Kitchen staff see clear, visual information for every meal service ensuring the right food reaches the right resident.
How quickly can new kitchen staff get up to speed with Paddl?
New staff typically complete onboarding within a few hours. Role-based training paths cover food hygiene essentials, allergen protocols, and resident dietary requirements. Mobile-first design means they can learn while working.
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