Set Up Complete Food Safety Compliance Before You Open
Opening a new food business is exciting, but the compliance requirements can be overwhelming.
Opening a new food business is exciting, but the compliance requirements can be overwhelming. You need a food safety management system, HACCP plans, allergen procedures, cleaning schedules, staff training records, and temperature monitoring — all before you serve your first customer. Miss any of these and your first EHO inspection could result in a low hygiene rating that follows your business for months. Paddl gives you a complete compliance setup from day one. Generate your SFBB pack, create HACCP plans with AI assistance, set up daily routines, and build your training library. Everything an inspector expects to see, ready before you open your doors.
What businesses struggle with
Not Knowing What Compliance You Need
New food business owners often do not know which documentation, plans, and procedures are legally required. They discover gaps only when an inspector points them out.
Writing HACCP Plans from Scratch
Creating a hazard analysis and critical control points plan requires understanding food safety risks specific to your operation. Without expertise, plans are either too generic or incomplete.
Setting Up SFBB Without Guidance
The FSA Safer Food Better Business pack is essential but can be confusing to set up correctly. New businesses often complete it incorrectly or skip sections they do not understand.
No Track Record for Inspectors
Without historical compliance records, inspectors have nothing to assess except what they see on the day. A strong digital trail from the start gives them confidence in your operation.
Get Inspection-Ready Before Day One
New food businesses face their first EHO inspection within weeks of opening. Inspectors assess your food safety management system, your documented procedures, and the evidence that your team follows them. A strong first inspection sets the tone for your business and protects your reputation from the start.
Paddl accelerates your compliance setup by generating the core documentation you need. AI-powered HACCP plan generation identifies the critical control points for your specific business type, while digital SFBB packs follow the FSA structure precisely. You do not need to be a food safety expert to get this right.
By the time your first inspector arrives, you will have a complete digital trail: your food safety management system, staff training records, daily routine completions, temperature logs, and cleaning schedules. Everything timestamped, everything searchable, everything demonstrating that your business takes food safety seriously from the start.
How Paddl helps
AI-Powered HACCP Generation
Tell Paddl about your business type and menu, and AI generates a tailored HACCP plan identifying your specific critical control points, hazards, and monitoring procedures.
Digital SFBB Setup
Paddl provides digital SFBB packs that follow the FSA structure exactly. Guided fields ensure you complete every section correctly, with built-in explanations for each requirement.
Compliance Checklist
A clear list of everything you need to have in place before opening. Paddl tracks your progress and highlights what is still outstanding.
Day-One Routine Templates
Pre-built routine templates for temperature monitoring, cleaning schedules, and opening and closing checks. Customise them for your operation and start building records immediately.
Everything you need
HACCP Plan Generator
AI-powered hazard analysis creates tailored HACCP plans for your specific business type. Identifies critical control points, sets monitoring procedures, and defines corrective actions.
Digital SFBB Packs
Complete your Safer Food Better Business pack digitally with guided fields. Every section follows the FSA structure, ensuring nothing is missed.
Routine Templates
Pre-built templates for daily temperature checks, cleaning schedules, and operational routines. Customise and deploy to your team from day one.
Allergen Management
Set up your menu allergen matrix before you open. AI-powered extraction from menu uploads identifies all 14 UK allergens across your dishes.
COSHH Management
Record your cleaning chemicals and their safety data. Paddl extracts hazard information from SDS documents and generates your COSHH register.
Equipment Register
Log all your kitchen equipment with service dates, warranty information, and maintenance schedules. Get alerts when services are due.
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Common questions
When should I set up my food safety management system?
Ideally, set up your compliance system at least two weeks before you open. This gives you time to complete your SFBB pack, generate HACCP plans, train your team, and start building a track record of daily records before your first inspection.
Do I need a HACCP plan for a small cafe?
All food businesses in the UK need a food safety management system. For most small businesses, the SFBB system serves as your food safety management system. HACCP plans are additionally valuable for identifying specific risks in your operation, and Paddl can generate one tailored to your business type.
What does an EHO look for in a first inspection?
Inspectors assess three areas: food hygiene and safety procedures (your documented system), structural compliance (the physical premises), and confidence in management (evidence that you follow your own procedures). Paddl helps with the first and third by providing documented procedures and evidence of compliance.
Can I import an existing menu for allergen tracking?
Yes. Upload your menu as a PDF or image and Paddl's AI will extract dish names and identify allergens. You can then review and confirm the allergen matrix before publishing it.
Is Paddl suitable for a food truck or market stall?
Yes. Paddl works for any food business type, from market stalls to large restaurants. The mobile app means you can complete all compliance tasks from your phone, which is ideal for businesses without a fixed office setup.
How much does it cost to get started?
Paddl offers a free trial so you can set up your complete compliance system before committing. Visit our pricing page for current plans. All plans include SFBB, HACCP, routines, allergen tracking, and unlimited team members.
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