Hungary: records to keep

“Law” is a binding rule. “Official guidance” is not law, but inspectors expect it. “Chef Hygiene default” is a value the app checks against where no rule gives a number.

• LawHACCP-based procedures are required (EU Regulation 852/2004). Paper and digital records are both accepted.
• LawKeep the self-check records at the premises for at least 2 years. Micro and small firms may use paper or electronic records; larger firms must use electronic ones (Decree 28/2017 (FM) § 4).
• LawPublic canteens and kitchens making over 29 portions a day keep a recipe record with allergens for 90 days after the dish ends (Decree 62/2011 (VM)).
• LawPublic and event catering over 29 portions a day keeps a 100 g sample of each dish for 72 hours at 0 to +5°C (Decree 62/2011 (VM)).