HACCP Compliance Checklist: Tools You Need in Your Kitchen

Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance with the right HACCP tools for your commercial kitchen or catering business.

What is HACCP and Why Does It Matter?

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a globally recognized food safety system designed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate potential food safety hazards. In Ireland, HACCP compliance is required by law for all food businesses, from restaurants and cafés to large-scale catering operations and food manufacturers.

Maintaining compliance means more than just good practices—it requires having the right tools and equipment to monitor, record, and respond to food safety risks effectively.

HACCP Compliance Checklist: Essential Tools for Your Kitchen

Here's a checklist of must-have tools every commercial kitchen needs to meet HACCP standards:

1. Food Thermometers (Digital & Probe Thermometers)

Purpose: Verify cooking and hot-holding temperatures

Cooking food to safe internal temperatures is a key Critical Control Point (CCP). A reliable digital food thermometer ensures meats, poultry, and hot foods reach bacteria-killing temperatures.

• Fast response time
• Easy to clean and sanitise
• Comes with calibration certificate (traceable to National Standards)
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Recommended tool: Pocket Folding Digital Probe Thermometer

2. Fridge & Freezer Thermometers / Data Loggers

Purpose: Monitor cold storage temperatures 24/7

Improper chilling is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness. Use temperature data loggers to track and log your cold chain performance—especially in walk-in fridges, freezers, and delivery units.

• USB or wireless models available
• Continuous temperature tracking
• Alarms for out-of-range alerts
• Printable reports for audits
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Recommended tool: USB Temperature Data Logger with HACCP alarm

3. pH Meters for Food & Liquids

Purpose: Measure food acidity to prevent bacterial growth

Certain foods (like sauces, dairy, or fermented products) must stay within safe pH levels to prevent pathogen growth. pH meters provide accurate acidity readings and are essential in food production and quality control.

• Digital or handheld models
• Quick, accurate readings
• Essential for dressings, cheeses, and preserves

Recommended tool: Portable pH Meter for Food Applications

4. Infrared (Non-Contact) Thermometers

Purpose: Rapid checks on surfaces, deliveries & holding units

Non-contact thermometers let you check the temperature of surfaces (like hot plates or chilled deliveries) instantly—without cross-contamination.

• Great for food trucks, buffets, prep surfaces
• Easy and hygienic
• Ideal for fast inspections

Recommended tool: Infrared Surface Thermometer with Laser Pointer

5. Calibration Certificates & Testing Equipment

Purpose: Ensure your equipment gives accurate readings

Using uncalibrated devices can compromise your HACCP plan. Always use instruments with a traceable calibration certificate and schedule recalibration checks regularly.

• Valid for audits & inspections
• Traceable to ISO/National Standards
• Peace of mind for compliance
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Techris Tip: All our thermometers and data loggers come with a FREE calibration certificate.

Bonus: Record-Keeping Materials

HACCP requires proof of compliance. Use:

• Temperature logbooks
• HACCP software or apps
• Printable PDF reports from data loggers

Why Choose Techris Systems?

At Techris Systems, we supply high-accuracy thermometers, pH meters, and data loggers tailored for the Irish food and catering industry. Our tools support:

• HACCP compliance
• Quality assurance (QA)
• Cold chain monitoring
• Commercial kitchens & food manufacturing

Nationwide delivery across Ireland
Expert advice for choosing the right tools
Free Calibration Certificate included with every device

Need Help Choosing HACCP Tools?

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