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Food safety software for Northern Irish cafes.

Temperature logs in °C, daily opening and closing checks, the 14-allergen matrix and inspection-ready records — for cafes, delis and bakeries in Northern Ireland, 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 Northern Ireland

Your district council's environmental health service

In Northern Ireland you register with your district council's environmental health service at least 28 days before opening. Displaying your Food Hygiene Rating (0–5) is mandatory under the Food Hygiene Rating Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 — like Wales, and unlike England.

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Link checked 2026-07-09 · your district 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 Northern Ireland, 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 Northern Ireland?

Your district council's environmental health service. In Northern Ireland you register with your district council's environmental health service at least 28 days before opening. Displaying your Food Hygiene Rating (0–5) is mandatory under the Food Hygiene Rating Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 — like Wales, and unlike England.

Which hygiene rating scheme applies in Northern Ireland?

The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scored 0–5. Northern Ireland made displaying the rating mandatory under the Food Hygiene Rating Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 — so the score on your door is the one your customers see. 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 Northern Ireland?

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 Northern Irish cafe starts with a clearer day.

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