Find food safety risks before they become problems.
Complete a detailed internal food safety audit built for UK cafés, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, caterers and other independent food businesses. Answer mostly Yes or No questions, record actions and create a professional PDF audit report, completely free.
- No account needed
- Save and return later
- Detailed PDF report
- Completely free
A thorough audit that’s simple to complete
Review what’s working well, identify gaps and turn every finding into a clear corrective action without complicated forms or technical language.
Simple questions
Most checks use a clear Yes or No answer. Each response explains the good practice confirmed or the food safety risk that needs attention.
Prioritised action plan
Every No answer creates a recommended action with a high, medium or low priority, plus space for an owner, target date and progress status.
Professional report
Review the results, download a clear PDF report and receive a copy by email when the audit is completed.
Save and continue later
Progress is saved on the device while you work. Return through the dashboard to continue an unfinished audit when it suits you.
Detailed coverage
Check temperature control, cross-contamination, cleaning, allergens, pest control, staff training, records, premises and management systems.
Free to use
There’s no charge to complete the internal food safety audit or download your report, and you don’t need a Food-Safety.app subscription.
From business details to action plan
Add your business
Enter your details once. They’re saved locally for future audits on the same device.
Set up the audit
Select the food processes that apply so irrelevant sections can be left out.
Complete the checks
Answer each question, add notes and record any corrective action that’s needed.
Download the report
Review the findings and create a clear PDF record with a prioritised action plan.
Review the controls that matter in a working kitchen
Regular food safety audits help managers spot weaknesses early, follow up unfinished actions, confirm that procedures are being used and prepare for future food hygiene inspections.
The audit adapts to the processes selected by the business, so checks for cooking, cooling, reheating, hot holding, takeaway, delivery and prepacked food for direct sale only appear when they’re relevant.
- Deliveries and suppliers
- Cold storage and stock control
- Cross-contamination controls
- Cooking and reheating
- Cooling and hot holding
- Personal hygiene
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Premises and equipment
- Pest and waste control
- Allergen information
- Food safety records
- Training and supervision
View an example audit report
See the professional PDF report created when a Food-Safety.app Internal Food Safety Audit is completed.
View or download the full report
The PDF will open in a new browser tab.
Turn audit findings into everyday food safety control
An internal audit identifies what needs attention. A practical HACCP plan and reliable daily records help the business manage those controls consistently.
Strengthen your food safety management plan
Use the Food-Safety.app HACCP plan tool to develop a practical food safety management plan, structure each food process, identify hazards, set critical limits and define monitoring and corrective actions.
- Built around real food processes
- Clear hazards and control measures
- Practical UK food safety language
Manage food safety records digitally
Food-Safety.app helps small food businesses record temperatures, cleaning, allergens, deliveries, staff training, probe calibration and corrective actions in one simple app.
- Fast digital HACCP records
- Works offline with no login
- Instant PDF record exports
Internal food safety audit FAQs
Is the internal food safety audit really free?
Yes. You can complete the audit, review your findings and download the finished PDF report without paying or subscribing to Food-Safety.app.
Which food businesses can use it?
It’s designed for independent UK food businesses, including restaurants, cafés, takeaways, pubs serving food, bakeries, mobile caterers, event caterers and small hotels.
Can I save an unfinished audit and return later?
Yes. Your current audit is saved locally in the browser as you work. Use the save option to return to the dashboard, then continue it later on the same device and browser.
What does the internal audit report include?
The PDF includes business and audit details, a summary of results, every applicable question and answer, good-practice explanations, identified risks, recommended actions and a prioritised corrective action plan.
Does the audit give a Food Hygiene Rating?
No. It’s an internal management tool, not an official local authority inspection, and it doesn’t calculate or predict a Food Hygiene Rating. It helps the business review its own arrangements and prepare for inspection.
Why should a food business carry out regular internal audits?
Regular audits help managers confirm that agreed procedures and best practice are being followed, identify recurring problems, assign actions, check improvements and keep food safety management under review.
Ready to review your food safety arrangements?
Start your internal food safety audit, work through it at your own pace and create a professional record of findings and actions to show your EHO.
This internal food safety audit helps a food business review its own arrangements. It isn’t an official local authority inspection and doesn’t predict, calculate or guarantee a Food Hygiene Rating.