Computer Vision Β· HACCP & Hygiene

    Hygiene you can prove, every shift

    AI cameras that check your hygiene and safety procedures are really followed in central kitchens, food factories and canteens β€” and alert the supervisor the moment they are not.

    Central kitchen staff with AI detection boxes on hairnet, gloves and apron
    AI alert on a mop and bucket next to a wok station

    Breaches happen when nobody is looking

    Paper checklists are often ticked after the fact. Supervisors cannot watch every station on every shift. Recent public cases of cleaning tools found inside cooking pots show how fast one photo can destroy trust in a kitchen.

    Computer vision watches the critical points continuously, catches the problem while it can still be fixed, and keeps the evidence that your procedures work.

    What the cameras check

    Eight checks out of the box, each tuned to your own procedures.

    Hairnet, mask, gloves, apron

    Every person entering a food zone is checked for the protective wear your plan requires.

    Handwashing before prep

    Confirms staff visit the handwash sink before entering the preparation area, and for how long.

    Wrong tools in food areas

    Flags mops, brooms, buckets and cleaning chemicals near pots, woks and prep tables.

    Raw vs cooked crossings

    Virtual zones catch people or trolleys moving from raw to cooked areas without the required step.

    Colour-coded boards and cloths

    Checks the right colour board or cloth is used in the right zone.

    Food left out too long

    Trays and containers sitting uncovered past your set time limit trigger a reminder.

    Pests and spills

    Floor spills, standing water and pest sightings are logged with a snapshot for action.

    Cleaning schedule done

    Confirms each station was visited and wiped at the scheduled time β€” no more ticked-afterwards checklists.

    Built around HACCP

    The system supports your HACCP plan and hygiene rules such as Hong Kong FEHD guidance, EU Regulation 852/2004 and the FDA Food Code. It does not certify β€” it gives your food safety team eyes and records.

    Monitoring (Principle 4)

    Continuous camera checks on PPE, handwashing, zones and tools at every critical point.

    Corrective action (Principle 5)

    Instant alert to the supervisor's phone with snapshot, so the issue is fixed during the shift.

    Verification (Principle 6)

    Daily and weekly hygiene scores show whether procedures actually work over time.

    Records (Principle 7)

    Timestamped evidence log, exportable for internal audits and inspections.

    Handwashing check confirmed by AI at a kitchen sink

    How it works

    Step 1

    Cameras

    Your existing IP cameras, plus extra ones only where a critical point is uncovered.

    Step 2

    Edge box on site

    Analysis runs inside the kitchen. Faces blurred, video stays on site.

    Step 3

    Instant alerts

    Supervisor gets a snapshot on WhatsApp, Teams or email within seconds.

    Step 4

    Audit-ready reports

    Per-shift hygiene score, weekly trends and a timestamped evidence log.

    Food factory line with hygiene zones monitored by AI

    Where it fits

    Central kitchens
    Food factories
    School & hospital canteens
    Hotel kitchens
    Cloud kitchens
    Catering
    Results you can show an inspector: every alert, fix and cleaning round is recorded with time and snapshot.

    Questions

    Is staff privacy protected?

    Faces are blurred by default and the system checks behaviour, not identity. Video is processed on a box inside your kitchen and does not leave the site unless you choose. We help you prepare staff notices and consent in line with local privacy law.

    Can it use the cameras we already have?

    Usually yes. Most modern IP cameras work. We survey your site first and only add cameras where a critical point is not covered.

    Does it replace our HACCP plan?

    No. It supports your existing HACCP plan by monitoring the procedures you already have and keeping the evidence. Responsibility and certification stay with your food safety team.

    What about false alarms?

    Each check is tuned on your own kitchen during the pilot. Thresholds and alert rules are adjusted until supervisors only get alerts worth acting on.

    Which languages do alerts and reports use?

    English and Chinese as standard, with other languages on request. Alerts can go to WhatsApp, Teams or email.

    How long is a pilot?

    Typically 4 to 6 weeks on one kitchen: site survey, setup, tuning, and a final report comparing observed compliance before and after.

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