Daily checks & records
Separate the person-in-charge opening review from receiving, preparation and service observations. Include employee-health and hygiene checks appropriate to the establishment's procedures.
Last updated September 13, 2026
United States: before you start
Set up records for the authority that regulates your US establishment. The FDA Food Code is a model used by state and local jurisdictions, with different editions and amendments in force. Choose the site's state, review the local requirements, and connect person-in-charge reviews to the actual food processes.
- Separate the person-in-charge opening review from receiving, preparation and service observations. Include employee-health and hygiene checks appropriate to the establishment's procedures.
- Schedule refrigeration and hot-holding checks, then use process records for cooking, cooling and reheating. Select the applicable local controls instead of assuming every state follows the same Food Code edition.
- At shift change, review missed checks, food removed from service and actions still open. Keep the responsible person and follow-up with the event for the local health department's review.
Completing checks
Today shows the checks and tasks due for the day — for example temperature logs and opening/closing routines. Tap a check to record it, on web or on the mobile app.
Missed checks
A check that isn't completed in its window is shown as missed so it's visible and can be followed up. Records are kept as an accurate, time-stamped history of what was done.
Calendar & history
Use the calendar to see any day at a glance and open that day's record. This makes it easy to review past activity.
Exports & inspection records
You can export records (e.g. as PDF/CSV) to keep your own copies or to have them ready to show during an inspection. Reads and exports of your own records are always available.
ProCafe helps your team keep records and evidence aligned with the FDA Food Code and state or local health department guidance.
