HACCP records for farm shops
Local produce, artisan foods, homemade goods - keep food safety simple while you focus on quality. From €25/month, no contracts.
Setup and training included free.
You care about quality - not paperwork
Running a farm shop means knowing your producers, choosing the best local goods, and building relationships with customers who value what you do. But food safety paperwork doesn't stop because the cheesemonger is delivering or the weekend rush is starting. HACCP folders get pushed aside, temperature logs fall behind, and when the EHO arrives you're digging through papers while trying to serve customers.
SmartChef keeps your food safety records on your phone. Log a delivery with a quick photo, check fridge temperatures in seconds, and know everything is organised and ready to show - without taking you away from what matters.
How SmartChef fits your farm shop
Log deliveries with a photo
When local producers deliver, snap a photo and SmartChef creates the delivery record. Supplier, date, batch details - all captured without slowing down your morning.
Fridge temps in seconds
Keep your cheese, meats and dairy at safe temperatures. Equipment temperature logs take seconds to complete, with reminders so nothing gets missed.
Flexible for seasonal stock
Farm shops change with the seasons. Add new suppliers as producers come on board, adjust your checks for what you're actually selling, and keep records reflecting your business.
Café area? No problem
If you serve food on site, SmartChef handles cooking records and hot holding alongside your retail checks - all in one place.
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 |
| Flexible for seasonal changes | Easy to adjust | Reprint forms | Varies |
| Inspection-ready in seconds | Yes | Searching through folders | Varies |
| Handles retail + café together | Yes | Separate folders | Some |
| Works on phones you already have | Yes | N/A | Usually |
| Simple enough for small teams | Yes | Yes | Often over-complicated |
| No contracts | Cancel anytime | N/A | Varies |
Food safety rules for farm shops in Ireland
What you need to know to stay compliant.
HACCP applies to farm shops
Any food business that sells, prepares or handles food must have HACCP-based procedures and keep records. This includes farm shops selling local cheese, meats, baked goods, preserves, and other foods - even if you're just slicing and packaging rather than cooking.
Temperature control matters
Chilled foods like cheese, cooked meats, and dairy need to be kept at safe temperatures. Regular checks of your fridges and chillers - and records to prove it - are what EHOs look for. SmartChef's equipment temperature logs make this straightforward.
Traceability is essential
Knowing where your food came from is at the heart of what farm shops do - and it's also a legal requirement. Recording deliveries from local producers creates traceability records that protect you if there's ever a food safety issue traced back through the supply chain.
Cleaning schedules are expected
Counters, slicers, display cases, and preparation areas need regular cleaning - and EHOs expect to see a schedule and evidence it's being followed. SmartChef's cleaning schedule lets staff tick off tasks as they're done.
Café areas need extra records
If your farm shop has a café, tearoom, or serves hot food, you'll need cooking records, hot holding logs, and possibly cooling records too. SmartChef handles all of these alongside your retail food safety checks - everything in one place.
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 farm shops 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
Ready to simplify your farm shop's HACCP?
Try the interactive demo or get started today - setup and training included free.
Questions? Get in touch - we're happy to help.