HACCP records for delis
Breakfast rolls, hot counters, sandwiches - all your food safety records on your phone. From €25/month, no contracts.
Setup and training included free.
The morning rush doesn't wait for paperwork
Running a deli counter means you're slicing meat, making rolls, serving customers, and probably working the till too - all before the school run ends. HACCP paperwork sits in a folder somewhere, and at 8am on a Monday it's not getting touched. Hot counter checks slip, delivery dockets pile up, and when the EHO walks in you're scrambling to find records that should have been done weeks ago.
SmartChef puts those checks on your phone. Log a hot counter temperature in seconds, snap a photo to record a delivery, and get reminders before anything slips. When the inspector arrives, everything is organised and ready to show.
How SmartChef fits your deli
Hot counter checks in seconds
Log hot holding temperatures quickly between customers. Reminders make sure checks happen even during the busiest mornings.
Deliveries logged from a photo
Snap a photo of the label and SmartChef pulls the supplier, batch number and expiry date automatically. Delivery records fill themselves in.
Reminders that work
Staff get notified when checks are due - fridge temps, hot counter, probe checks. Nothing slips, even when you're flat out.
Works in any language
Deli staff come from all over. SmartChef is multilingual, so every team member can use it in their own language - no confusion, no mistakes.
SmartChef vs the alternatives
How digital HACCP with SmartChef compares to paper records and other apps.
| SmartChef | Paper records | Other HACCP apps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup and training | Included free | Do it yourself | Often extra cost |
| Log deliveries from a photo | Yes | No | Rarely |
| Automatic reminders | Yes | No | Some |
| Quick enough for busy staff | Seconds per check | Slow | Varies |
| Inspection-ready in seconds | Yes | Searching through folders | Varies |
| Multilingual for all staff | Yes | No | Some |
| Works on phones you already have | Yes | N/A | Usually |
| Multi-site visibility | Yes | No | Some |
| No contracts | Cancel anytime | N/A | Varies |
Food safety rules for delis in Ireland
What you need to know to stay compliant.
HACCP applies to deli counters
Any food business that prepares or serves food must have HACCP-based procedures and keep records - including deli counters in convenience stores, petrol stations, and supermarkets. Whether you're making breakfast rolls or running a full hot food counter, you need to show you're following food safety rules.
Hot food must stay hot
Food on hot counters and in heated displays must be kept above 63°C. You need to check and record these temperatures regularly - typically every couple of hours during service. SmartChef's hot holding records make this quick and easy.
Deliveries need checking
When bread, meat, or other supplies arrive, you should check that chilled items are at the right temperature and packaging is intact. Recording the supplier, date, and a note that checks were done protects you if there's ever a problem traced back to a supplier.
Fridges need monitoring
Deli fridges holding fillings, cooked meats, and prepared food need regular temperature checks. SmartChef's equipment temperature logs track this automatically if you use Bluetooth probes, or staff can log manually in seconds.
Cleaning schedules are expected
Environmental Health Officers expect to see a cleaning schedule and evidence it's being followed. SmartChef's cleaning schedule lets staff tick off tasks as they're done - slicers, counters, display units - with everything logged and time-stamped.
Records must be available
When an EHO visits, they'll want to see your HACCP records. With SmartChef, everything is on your phone or tablet, organised by date, ready to show in seconds - no hunting through folders behind the counter.
Ready to get started?
Setup and training are included free. Most delis are logging records the same day.
Simple, honest pricing
Plans from €25/month. No contracts, cancel anytime, and a 30-day money back guarantee. See pricing.
Frequently asked questions
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