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Food safety software for Tennessee cafes.

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

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Know your regulator

Who regulates food service in Tennessee

Tennessee Department of Health — Environmental Health (Food Service Establishments)

TDH permits and inspects food service establishments through environmental health specialists in county health departments; some contract counties run their own programs. Retail food stores are regulated separately by the TN Department of Agriculture.

Official program site →

Link checked 2026-07-04 · Tennessee adopts its own version of the FDA Food Code — your state and local rules always have the final say.

Related reading: The FDA Food Code, explained for cafes

Built for US kitchens

The records your Tennessee 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 app available now — offline capture that syncs when the Wi-Fi returns; Android coming soon

Questions, answered

Who regulates food service in Tennessee?

Tennessee Department of Health — Environmental Health (Food Service Establishments) oversees retail food service in Tennessee. TDH permits and inspects food service establishments through environmental health specialists in county health departments; some contract counties run their own programs. Retail food stores are regulated separately by the TN Department of Agriculture. Requirements can differ by county or city, so your local health department always has the final say.

Which Food Code applies in Tennessee?

Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee cafe starts with a clearer day.

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