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HACCP Plan Template

A comprehensive HACCP plan template covering all 7 HACCP principles. Includes hazard analysis worksheets, CCP determination, critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, verification, and record-keeping.

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HACCP Plan Template
PDF + Editable Spreadsheet
7 sections included

Every UK food business needs a HACCP-based food safety management system. This free template gives you a structured starting point covering all 7 principles, with worked examples from a typical restaurant operation and blank worksheets you can customise for your business.

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Why you need this

HACCP is a legal requirement under EC Regulation 852/2004 for all UK food businesses
EHO inspectors specifically check for a documented HACCP plan during inspections
A well-structured plan demonstrates due diligence and can improve your hygiene rating
Without HACCP documentation, you risk enforcement action and poor inspection scores

What's included

Hazard analysis worksheet covering biological, chemical, and physical hazards
CCP decision tree for identifying critical control points
CCP monitoring schedule with critical limits and corrective actions
Process flow diagram template
Verification and review schedule
Record-keeping log templates
Worked example for a typical restaurant kitchen

How to use this template

1

Map your processes

Use the process flow diagram template to map every step from receiving raw ingredients to serving customers.

2

Identify hazards

Work through the hazard analysis worksheet for each step, listing biological, chemical, and physical hazards.

3

Determine CCPs

Use the decision tree to identify which steps are critical control points requiring monitoring.

4

Set limits and monitoring

Define critical limits for each CCP and document how and when they will be monitored.

5

Review regularly

Use the verification schedule to review your plan at least annually or when processes change.

Tips for getting the most from this template

Start with the worked example to understand the level of detail expected
Involve your kitchen team — they know the real processes better than anyone
Keep it specific to YOUR operations, not generic
Review and update whenever you change menu items, suppliers, or equipment
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