About this system
What it is
This system is a digital operations and record-keeping platform for food businesses in New Zealand that already operate under an MPI-approved Food Control Plan (such as Simply Safe & Suitable).
Instead, it mirrors the day-to-day requirements of an existing approved plan and provides a practical way for staff to complete checks and record evidence digitally.
The focus is on doing the work and recording it correctly, not rewriting compliance documents.
Who it is for
This system is designed for:
- Food businesses that already have an MPI-approved Food Control Plan
- Cafes, takeaways, bakeries, restaurants, food trucks, and similar operations
- Owners and managers who want clear, consistent records
- Kitchen staff who need a simple daily checklist
- Verifiers who need easy access to evidence during verification
Run BestFoodPlan on any device
Businesses can run BestFoodPlan on desktop PCs, tablets, and mobile phones during live operations.
- Desktop browser for office and admin review
- Tablet workflow for kitchen and prep bench use
- Mobile-friendly operation for checks on the move
- Works across Android and iOS phones
One workflow, multiple devices, same verification-ready records.
How it works
Food safety activities are organised into modules that reflect the cards used in MPI Food Control Plans.
Examples include:
- Daily cleaning
- Temperature checks
- Deliveries
- Maintenance
- Food Safety Events
Each module appears on a daily dashboard and only shows when it is relevant. Staff select their name before completing a task so every record clearly shows:
- What was done
- When it was done
- Who did it
Tasks change status automatically as they become due, overdue, or completed, helping staff focus on what matters right now.
How it helps with records and verification
All records are stored as structured task entries, not free-form notes.
This means:
- Records are consistent
- Required fields are always completed
- Corrective actions are captured when needed
- Nothing is missed or forgotten
During verification, authorised verifiers can be given read-only access to view records, evidence, and corrective actions without disrupting daily operations.
This makes verification simpler, faster, and less stressful.
In short
This platform helps food businesses do the right checks, at the right time, and keep the right records, using a modern, easy-to-use digital system.
