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Food safety software for English cafes.

Temperature logs in °C, daily opening and closing checks, the 14-allergen matrix and inspection-ready records — for cafes, delis and bakeries in England, whether you run one site or many.

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£19/mo · 1 location incl. · +£10/mo per extra · 14-day free trial

Know your regulator

Who regulates food service in England

Food Standards Agency (with your local council)

In England you register your food business with your local council at least 28 days before opening — registration is free and can't be refused. Council environmental health officers inspect and score premises 0–5 under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS); displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England, though ratings are published online either way.

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Link checked 2026-07-09 · your local council's environmental health team always has the final say.

Related reading: EHO inspections — what to expect

Built for UK kitchens

The records environmental health expects in England, kept automatically

  • Temperature logs in °C — 8 °C cold and 63 °C hot-holding defaults, every limit editable
  • Opening, closing and cleaning checks with a time-stamped history
  • The UK 14-allergen matrix, with a published customer-facing version
  • Out-of-range readings prompt a corrective action on the spot
  • One-click record exports (PDF/CSV/XLSX) when an inspector asks
  • iPhone app available now — offline capture that syncs when the Wi-Fi returns; Android coming soon

Questions, answered

Who regulates food service in England?

Food Standards Agency (with your local council). In England you register your food business with your local council at least 28 days before opening — registration is free and can't be refused. Council environmental health officers inspect and score premises 0–5 under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS); displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England, though ratings are published online either way.

Which hygiene rating scheme applies in England?

The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scored 0–5 by your local council after inspection. Display is voluntary in England — unlike Wales and Northern Ireland — but ratings are published online either way, and the 'confidence in management' element draws directly on your day-to-day records. ProCafe's UK defaults follow FSA guidance — 8 °C cold holding, 63 °C hot holding — and every limit is editable.

Does ProCafe work for cafes in England?

Yes — temperature logs in °C, daily checks, the 14-allergen matrix, and inspection-ready record exports, from £19/month including 1 location (+£10/month per extra location). 14-day free trial, no card required.

A better-run English cafe starts with a clearer day.

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