# Pub compliance and operations software Canonical: https://paddl-ai.co/industries/pubs Last reviewed: 2026-09-11 by the Paddl team Cellar management, food safety compliance, staff training, and daily operations for pubs. From traditional locals to gastropubs, stay compliant and run efficiently. ## In one sentence Paddl is food safety, compliance and operations software for UK pubs: kitchen HACCP and SFBB, cellar temperatures and line cleaning records, COSHH for line cleaner, personal licence and premises licence tracking, training, the rota and an EHO-ready audit pack, on one price per site. From cellar to kitchen to bar, Paddl keeps your pub compliant and running smoothly. From a traditional local to a food-focused gastropub. ## Pub challenges **Juggling food and drink compliance** EHO inspections for the kitchen, licensing requirements for the bar, cellar management for cask ales. Multiple compliance areas, one team trying to keep up. **Cellar management guesswork** Temperature logs on scraps of paper. Line cleaning schedules in someone's head. When was that cask tapped? Nobody quite remembers. **Staff turnover and training gaps** Bar staff come and go. Each new hire needs training on everything from cellar work to food hygiene to responsible service of alcohol. **Multi-area operations** Bar, kitchen, beer garden, and function room, each with its own procedures. Keeping standards consistent when you're pulled in every direction. ## Operations management built for pubs Paddl understands the unique challenges of running a pub. Cellar management, food compliance, staff training, and daily routines, all in one platform designed for the pace of pub life. - **Cellar Management**: Track cellar temperatures, line cleaning schedules, cask tapping dates, and gas bottle changes. Never miss a clean, never serve off beer. - **Food Safety & Allergens**: AI-generated HACCP plans plus UK 14 allergen tracking for your pub food. Live CCP monitoring, auto corrective actions, visual allergen charts, and EHO-ready records. - **COSHH Chemical Management**: Track line cleaning chemicals, kitchen cleaners, and cellar treatments. GHS pictograms, SDS documents, PPE requirements, and expiry alerts. - **Customer Complaints**: Track complaints with AI pattern detection. Identify trends in food quality, service, or beer issues. Turn feedback into operational improvements. - **Staff Training Hub**: Onboard new staff with structured training. Personal licence holder requirements, food hygiene, and allergen awareness. Track who's trained on what. - **Equipment Maintenance**: Track maintenance for cellar cooling, glass washers, kitchen equipment, and more. Schedule servicing, log repairs, prevent breakdowns. - **Risk Assessments**: AI-generated risk assessments for fire, food safety, and customer areas. Review scheduling keeps assessments current across all pub zones. ## What pubs get from Paddl - Line cleaning compliance - Faster staff onboarding ## Related - [Compliance Management](https://paddl-ai.co/features/compliance) - [HACCP Plans](https://paddl-ai.co/features/haccp) - [COSHH Management](https://paddl-ai.co/features/coshh) - [Allergen Management](https://paddl-ai.co/features/allergens) - [Equipment Tracking](https://paddl-ai.co/features/equipment) - [Team Management](https://paddl-ai.co/features/team) - [Risk Assessments](https://paddl-ai.co/features/risk-assessments) - [Customer Complaints](https://paddl-ai.co/features/complaints) - [Daily Routines](https://paddl-ai.co/features/routines) - [Best Restaurant Compliance Software UK (2026)](https://paddl-ai.co/best/best-restaurant-compliance-software) - [Trail (by Access) vs Paddl](https://paddl-ai.co/compare/trail) ## Questions **What compliance requirements do UK pubs need to meet?** UK pubs must comply with the Licensing Act 2003 for alcohol sales, food safety regulations (HACCP, SFBB) if serving food, COSHH for line cleaning chemicals and kitchen products, fire safety regulations, health and safety at work legislation, and noise regulations. Paddl manages all these compliance areas from one platform. **How often should pub beer lines be cleaned?** The British Beer & Pub Association recommends cleaning beer lines at least every seven days. Proper line cleaning prevents bacteria build-up that affects beer quality and can cause illness. Paddl tracks line cleaning schedules with timestamps and staff attribution, ensuring every clean is recorded and no schedule is missed. **Do pubs that serve food need a HACCP plan?** Yes. Any pub serving food must have a documented food safety management system based on HACCP principles. This is a legal requirement under EU-retained food hygiene regulations. Paddl generates AI-powered HACCP plans tailored to pub food operations, covering everything from bar snacks to full gastropub menus. **What cellar management records should a pub keep?** Pubs should maintain records of cellar temperature readings (ideally 11-13°C for cask ale), line cleaning dates and who performed them, cask tapping dates, gas bottle changes, and any equipment maintenance. Digital records created in Paddl provide timestamped evidence that is far more reliable than paper logs. **How does licensing compliance software help pubs?** Licensing compliance software tracks your premises licence conditions, personal licence holder schedules, and renewal dates. It ensures you always have a Designated Premises Supervisor available, alerts you before licence renewals are due, and maintains an audit-ready record of all licensing documentation for inspections.