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Best food safety apps for UK businesses

A practical comparison of 10 apps: what they offer, what they cost, and which questions to ask before moving your kitchen records off paper.

By the LogYou teamReviewed 26 October 2026Compare the apps

Our perspective: this guide is published by LogYou, so we have a commercial interest. LogYou appears first as our own product, not as the winner of an independent test. We reviewed public vendor information, not hands-on trials of every app. Prices and plan inclusions can change; check the linked official sources before buying.

Choose for your working day, not just the feature count

A café replacing a paper diary, a restaurant managing staff tasks and a group investing in wireless sensors may need different products. Start with your own food safety procedures, then compare:

  1. 01

    Records you actually need

    Temperatures, cleaning, deliveries, allergens, safe methods and corrective actions. Check the plan, not only the vendor's feature list.

  2. 02

    Real-world kitchen use

    Named staff entries, a usable phone screen, sensible permissions and what happens when Wi-Fi drops.

  3. 03

    Evidence you can retrieve

    Reports, date filters, exports and clear accountability. Decide whether a PDF or dedicated inspector access suits you.

  4. 04

    The complete cost

    Per-site pricing, monthly versus annual billing, higher-tier functions, hardware, support and contract terms.

Food safety apps: prices at a glance

Published starting prices are not like-for-like packages. Annual rates require annual billing; features vary by tier. Tax treatment and hardware charges may differ. FoodDocs is shown in its published currency.

Food safety app prices, free trials and use cases
AppPublished priceFree trialConsider for
LogYouOur app£15/month or £150/year per siteRegular prices7-day free trialCompliance, team tasks & offline records
SFBB+£4.99/month per premises90-day trial for new customersA straightforward digital SFBB diary
Lemon£19/month per location14-day free trialEveryday kitchen checks and temperature records
Hubl£19–£65/month per site14-day free trialFood safety software with consultancy support
Leafe£28 / £68 / £119 per venue/month7-day free trialKitchen operations alongside food safety
Culinary Key£40/month per location (1–4 locations)30-day free trial; no card requiredUK-focused compliance and inspector access
TrailFrom £38/site/month; £32 billed annually14-day free trial; no card requiredOperational tasks and audits for growing groups
Navitas SafetyConfirm current price with vendor14-day trial advertisedDigital records with optional temperature hardware
Alert65Confirm current price with vendorTrial terms not verifiedCompliance software backed by specialist advice
FoodDocsFrom US$99/site/month; US$79 billed annually14-day free trial; no card requiredStructured food safety plans and traceability

Key features compared

Checked against each provider's official website on 26 October 2026. "No Mention" means we could not find it on their official pages — it does not mean the app lacks it. Check with the provider before you decide.

Food safety app feature comparison
AppWorks OfflinePhoto ProofUnlimited StaffTemperature LogsAllergensRisk AssessmentsShelf Time
LogYouInternet needed to log in only
SFBB+No MentionNo MentionNo MentionNo MentionNo MentionNo MentionNo Mention
LemonPartlyNo MentionNo Mention
HublNo MentionNo MentionHigher PlansHigher PlansNo Mention
LeafeNo MentionNo MentionHigher PlansNo MentionHigher PlansNo MentionNo Mention
Culinary KeyNo MentionNo MentionNo MentionNo Mention
TrailNo MentionNo MentionNo MentionNo MentionNo Mention
Navitas SafetyNo MentionNo MentionNo MentionNo MentionNo Mention
Alert65No MentionNo MentionNo MentionNo MentionNo Mention
FoodDocsNo MentionNo MentionNo MentionHigher PlansNo MentionNo Mention

Confirmed · Higher Plans only on some tiers · Partly some features only (e.g. Lemon checklists need a connection) · No Mention. Sources are linked under each app below.

01 / Our app

LogYou — Compliance & Task Manager

For UK food businesses that want daily food safety records, staff tasks and wider compliance in one place, with supported offline recording when the kitchen loses signal.

£15/month or £150/year

Regular prices per site · 7-day free trial · No card required to start

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Food safety & daily tasks

Fridge and freezer temperatures, cooking and cooling, scheduled checklists, deliveries, allergens, safe methods and risk assessments.

Works Offline

Supported records and proof photos save on the device and sync automatically when connectivity returns. Keep working through a patchy kitchen signal.

Photo proof & Shelf Time

Watermarked proof photos and Shelf Time stock records, with Used, Sold and Disposed actions attributed to a staff member and included in daily reports.

Team & access controls

Team management and rotas, named staff entries, and per-section viewing and recording permissions controlled by owners and managers.

Reports & audit history

Daily reports, downloadable PDFs and a record of who completed checks and when, alongside reminders for scheduled work.

Beyond the kitchen diary

Fire and safety checks, incidents and alcohol records sit alongside food safety tasks in the same app.

Where another product may suit you better: LogYou does not currently offer a dedicated read-only inspector portal, automated temperature sensors or an AI-generated HACCP plan builder. If those are essential, include Culinary Key, Navitas Safety or FoodDocs in your shortlist and verify the relevant plan.

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The alternatives: strengths and buying considerations

The same nine alternatives discussed in Culinary Key's guide, reviewed here from LogYou's perspective.

02 / A straightforward digital SFBB diary

SFBB+

£4.99/month per premises

90-day trial for new customers

A focused way to move Safer Food, Better Business diary records and temperature checks off paper. Its published entry price suits businesses looking for a simple starting point.

Before you choose: Check that its diary and available forms cover your own routines before choosing it over a wider task-management system.

Offline recording: not verified in the official sources reviewed. Ask the vendor which tasks work without a connection.

Official website

03 / Everyday kitchen checks and temperature records

Lemon

£19/month per location

14-day free trial

Temperature records, deliveries, checklists, team collaboration and PDF exports give kitchens a focused digital record-keeping workflow.

Before you choose: A straightforward diary may be all you need. If you also need wider compliance records, assess those requirements separately rather than assuming they are included.

Offline recording: not verified in the official sources reviewed. Ask the vendor which tasks work without a connection.

Official terms and pricing

04 / Food safety software with consultancy support

Hubl

£19–£65/month per site

14-day free trial

Tiered food-safety plans with allergen management, risk assessments and food-safety management support available on higher plans.

Before you choose: Compare the tier you actually need: published plans are £19, £32, £45 and £65 monthly. Venti Plus has a 12-month contract; the entry price does not describe every tier.

Offline recording: not verified in the official sources reviewed. Ask the vendor which tasks work without a connection.

PricingTrial FAQ

05 / Kitchen operations alongside food safety

Leafe

£28 / £68 / £119 per venue/month

7-day free trial

Daily checks, temperatures and deliveries, with higher tiers extending into allergens, HACCP documentation, training and rota tools.

Before you choose: Choose between Basic, Standard and Pro based on the functions you will use. Compare billing terms and annual discounts on the current pricing page.

Offline recording: not verified in the official sources reviewed. Ask the vendor which tasks work without a connection.

Pricing and trialPublished tier details

06 / UK-focused compliance and inspector access

Culinary Key

£40/month per location (1–4 locations)

30-day free trial; no card required

Checklists, temperatures, allergens, safe methods and monthly reviews. Its advertised read-only Inspector Portal is a useful distinction for businesses wanting direct inspector access.

Before you choose: Published monthly rates fall to £35 for 5–9 locations and £33 for 10+. LogYou does not currently offer an equivalent dedicated inspector portal or monthly SFBB review workflow.

Offline recording: not verified in the official sources reviewed. Ask the vendor which tasks work without a connection.

PricingFeatures

07 / Operational tasks and audits for growing groups

Trail

From £38/site/month; £32 billed annually

14-day free trial; no card required

Custom tasks, record logs and audits. Higher tiers add dashboards, corrective actions, reporting, integrations and other operations tools.

Before you choose: Standard is listed at £75 monthly or £65 with annual billing; Trail Evo at £82.50 or £71.50. Match the tier and billing commitment to your requirements.

Offline recording: not verified in the official sources reviewed. Ask the vendor which tasks work without a connection.

Pricing and plan comparison

09 / Compliance software backed by specialist advice

Alert65

Confirm current price with vendor

Trial terms not verified

Food Alert's cloud compliance platform brings together HACCP, risk assessments, allergens, daily checks, audits and training, with consultant setup and expert advice.

Before you choose: Assess the service as well as the software. A consultant-supported package is a different purchase from a self-service app; no current public price or trial was verified.

Offline recording: not verified in the official sources reviewed. Ask the vendor which tasks work without a connection.

Official product overview

10 / Structured food safety plans and traceability

FoodDocs

From US$99/site/month; US$79 billed annually

14-day free trial; no card required

Monitoring tasks and corrective actions, with higher tiers offering HACCP plan creation, SOPs, recipes, allergens and traceability.

Before you choose: The official pricing page lists US dollars, not pounds. Standard starts at $199 monthly ($167 annually), Professional at $299 ($250 annually). Do not compare an unverified converted GBP price.

Offline recording: not verified in the official sources reviewed. Ask the vendor which tasks work without a connection.

Official pricing

Works Offline: more than a convenience

A weak connection should not mean a missing record. LogYou queues supported records and proof photos on the device, keeping their capture time, then syncs them when the connection returns.

Set up and sign in while online, and open the records you will need before losing signal. Account setup, billing and functions that need live information still require internet. Do not clear the app's device data before queued work has synced.

For any app on your shortlist, test a real check without Wi-Fi and confirm the staff name, time and photo appear after reconnection. We have not verified competitors' offline modes; “not verified” does not mean “not available”.

A phone capturing photo evidence in a commercial kitchen
Photo proof is part of LogYou's supported offline save-and-sync workflow.

Common questions

Which is the best food safety app for a UK business?

There is no universal winner. Choose a product that supports your own procedures, staff workflow and reporting needs. LogYou combines compliance and team tasks with supported offline recording; the alternatives above serve different priorities.

Will using an app guarantee a better food hygiene rating?

No. Software can help organise records and evidence, but it does not replace safe working practices, suitable procedures, staff training or an inspector's assessment.

What does LogYou cost?

Regular pricing is £15 per month or £150 per year, per site, with a 7-day free trial. This comparison uses regular prices; current signup offers may differ.

Do all these apps work offline?

We have not verified offline functionality for every competitor. Ask each vendor what can be recorded without internet and how it syncs. LogYou supports locally queued records and proof photos; not every app function is available offline.

Sources & scope

Official pricing, terms and product pages are linked under each app. Figures reflect the public pages reviewed on 26 October 2026 and are not binding quotations. Where pricing or a capability could not be confirmed, we say so rather than repeat estimates from another comparison. Check contract terms, tax treatment, included features and any hardware costs directly with the provider.

Comparison selection: Culinary Key's UK food safety apps guide. This page uses original wording and does not reproduce its reviews.

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