Available now in 50 countries, following each country’s own food hygiene rules.

Chef Hygiene

Türkiye: records to keep

The records and registrations your kitchen must keep.

Checked

“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.

  • LawThe kitchen must run a HACCP-based food safety system (Law 5996 and the Food Hygiene Regulation).
  • LawBefore opening: register the business with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and get the business registration certificate (İşletme Kayıt Belgesi).
  • Chef Hygiene defaultChef Hygiene asks for fridge checks twice a day and keeps every record in one place for the inspector.

Türkiye: all the rules

Official sources

This page is general information, not legal advice. Check with your local authority.

Türkiye: the Chef Hygiene app

The app loads these rules for your kitchen, checks your records against them and keeps proof for the inspector.