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Food safety software for Louisiana cafes.

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

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Know your regulator

Who regulates food service in Louisiana

Louisiana Department of Health — Retail Food Program

A state-run program: LDH issues retail food permits directly and regulates roughly 34,000 permitted establishments statewide.

Official program site →

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

Louisiana Sanitary Code, Part XXIII

LDH specifies general hot holding at 140°F or above and cold holding at 41°F or below. Review food-specific cooking and reheating methods.

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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana?

Louisiana Department of Health — Retail Food Program oversees retail food service in Louisiana. A state-run program: LDH issues retail food permits directly and regulates roughly 34,000 permitted establishments statewide. Requirements can differ by county or city, so your local health department always has the final say.

Which Food Code applies in Louisiana?

Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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.

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