Poland: 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 mandatory for all food businesses (EU Regulation 852/2004 art. 5; food safety act art. 59).
• Official guidanceGIS says food law sets no detailed rules for a kitchen’s own checks. The business sets them, and inspectors may ask for proof that they work but cannot impose specific solutions.
• LawKeep training documents and medical certificates in the personnel files, with a copy at the place of work, and show them on request (food safety act art. 59).
• LawKeep an inspection book (książka kontroli), on paper or electronic, and show it at the start of each inspection (Entrepreneurs’ Law art. 57).