- Sign Up
- Create Checklists
- Track & Log
- Stay Compliant
How It Works
Get your team compliant in 4 simple steps.
Step 1: Sign Up
Get started in minutes. No downloads, no calls — just register & log in.
Step 2: Create Your Checklists
Set up your Opening, Cleaning & Temperature tasks. Don’t worry — we guide you along the way!
Step 3: Track & Log
Assign tasks, log completions, and keep your team on track with one click.
Step 4: Stay Compliant
Your records are stored securely and always audit-ready — no paper, no stress.
Why We Built Culinary Key
We've spent years in food businesses, feeling the same pain you do: binders full of paper, daily checks no one likes doing, and audits that cause unnecessary stress. We believe food safety doesn't have to feel like a burden.
We built Culinary Key because we believe teams deserve a simpler, smarter way to stay compliant — one that fits into your day, not the other way around.
Our mission is simple:
- Empower teams — with tools everyone can use confidently.
- Save time & stress — so you can focus on the food, not the forms.
- Raise standards — making compliance second nature for every business.
Whether you're running a busy restaurant, baking bread at dawn, or caring for others — you shouldn't have to waste hours on outdated paperwork just to prove you're doing the right thing.
We believe food safety should just work.
That's why we built Culinary Key — for you, your team, and your customers.
What Else Does It Do?
More ways Culinary Key makes compliance simple.
Digital Records
Paper-free logs, stored securely & always available.
Audit Reports
Exportable reports to impress inspectors.
Staff Training
Track staff training progress with ease.
Allergen Tracker
Log allergens across all your products.
Incident Logs
Record accidents & incidents properly.
Monthly Reviews
Stay on top of recurring compliance tasks.
Custom Checklists
Tailor daily & scheduled checklists to your kitchen.
Built-in Support
Get help anytime from the team who built it.
Choose The Right Plan For Your Business
Start free and upgrade when you're ready — flexible plans to fit any size kitchen.
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