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Food safety software for California cafes.

Temperature logs in °F, FDA Food Code-aligned daily checks, allergen tracking and inspection-ready records — for California cafes, delis and bakeries, whether you run one location or ten.

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Know your regulator

Who regulates food service in California

California Department of Public Health — Retail Food Program

The California Retail Food Code is enforced primarily by 62 local environmental health agencies — your permit comes from your county or city environmental health department.

Official program site →

Link checked 2026-10-16 · California adopts its own version of the FDA Food Code — your state and local rules always have the final say.

California Retail Food Code

CalCode is state legislation, not an automatic adoption of the latest FDA edition. Local environmental health agencies enforce it.

The FDA model and the rules adopted for this location are different sources. Review local amendments and your actual food processes before setting controls.

State food-service source →

Reference checked 2026-09-20. This is a source summary; local requirements still need confirmation.

Related reading: The FDA Food Code, explained for cafes

Built for US kitchens

The records your California inspector expects, kept automatically

  • Temperature logs in °F — FDA defaults (41°F cold, 135°F hot hold), every limit editable
  • Opening, closing and cleaning checks with a time-stamped history
  • Per-dish allergen tracking with a 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 and Android apps — offline capture that syncs when the Wi-Fi returns

Questions, answered

Who regulates food service in California?

California Department of Public Health — Retail Food Program oversees retail food service in California. The California Retail Food Code is enforced primarily by 62 local environmental health agencies — your permit comes from your county or city environmental health department. Requirements can differ by county or city, so your local health department always has the final say.

Which Food Code applies in California?

California adopts its own version of the FDA Food Code, and your inspector works from the state's adopted edition. ProCafe's US defaults follow the FDA model — 41°F cold holding, 135°F hot holding, 165°F cooking — and every limit is editable to match your local rules.

Does ProCafe work for California cafes?

Yes — temperature logs in °F, daily checks, per-dish allergen tracking, and inspection-ready record exports, from $29/month including 1 location (+$15/month per extra location). 14-day free trial, no card required.

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

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