Hygiene Regulations & Digitalization
HACCP, temperature controls, cleaning protocols — how digital tools simplify compliance.
Which Hygiene Regulations Apply?
EU Regulation 852/2004 and the German LMHV require compliance with general hygiene rules. The core is the HACCP concept for identifying and controlling health hazards.
Sources: LMHV — Food Hygiene Regulation, LMHV — Food Hygiene Regulation
HACCP Requirements
What you must do:
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HACCP Plan
Identify critical control points and document countermeasures.
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Temperature Checks
Regular monitoring of refrigerators and heating equipment.
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Cleaning Plans
Written schedules with responsibilities and intervals.
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Staff Training
Regular food hygiene training for all employees.
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Documentation
Complete records of all controls and training.
Consequences
Violations are serious:
Fine
Severe hygiene violations: up to €50,000.
Shutdown
Immediate closure for health hazards.
Transparency
Severe violations may be publicly listed.
Digital Hygiene Documentation
GastroSystem supports compliance:
Digital Checklists
HACCP checklists your team completes daily.
Auto-Logging
All checks logged with timestamp and employee ID.
Dashboard View
See at a glance if all checks were completed.
Audit-Ready
All records digitally available for inspections.
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FAQ — Hygiene Regulations
What does the health authority inspect?
Cleanliness, temperature logs, HACCP plan, staff training records, pest control, and general operational hygiene.
How often for temperature checks?
At least daily. GastroSystem sends reminders.
Can I keep digital hygiene records?
Yes — if immutable and complete.
What do inspectors check?
Cleanliness, temperatures, HACCP, training records, pest control.
What does the health authority inspect?
Cleanliness, temperature logs, HACCP plan, staff training records, pest control, and general operational hygiene.
Digitalize Your Hygiene Records
Complete, traceable, audit-ready.
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