Food Service Compliance Score
Food Service Compliance Score is a free 3-minute health department inspection readiness self-assessment for restaurants, food trucks, catering, ghost kitchens, and food processors. Three minutes from first question to gap report. CFR-cited findings ranked by penalty exposure. No signup, no email required.
What it covers: HACCP / FSMA HARPC plans, ServSafe Manager + food handler permits, temperature logs + cold chain (FDA Food Code 3-501), allergen controls (FALCPA + FASTER Act 2023 sesame), and pest control + facility sanitation. Each gap surfaced cites the exact regulation or industry standard it relates to and gives plain-English remediation guidance.
Regulatory references
- 21 CFR 117
- 21 CFR 120
- 21 CFR 123
- FDA Food Code
- FALCPA
- FASTER Act 2023
How it works
- Answer 15-20 yes/partial/unsure/no questions across 5 categories
- See your overall score (0-100) and per-category breakdowns
- Review each compliance gap with the exact regulation, typical penalty range, and remediation guidance
- Optionally start a 5-day FileFlo free trial with your audit context preserved — no email gate, gaps unlocked inline
Frequently asked questions
Which food operators should run this audit?
Restaurants, food trucks, catering, ghost kitchens, food processors, school cafeterias, healthcare food service, supermarket prepared foods.
What about FSMA / HARPC vs HACCP?
FSMA Preventive Controls (HARPC) at 21 CFR 117 applies to most food facilities required to register with FDA. Traditional HACCP applies to juice (21 CFR 120) and seafood (21 CFR 123).
What about sesame as the 9th major allergen?
The FASTER Act took effect January 1, 2023, adding sesame to the list of major food allergens requiring FDA labeling.
What are typical fine ranges?
Local health department citations typically run $250-$10,000+ depending on jurisdiction. Closure for repeat or serious violations. FDA Warning Letters for food processors can result in much larger civil penalties.
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