Food Safety Software Saudi Arabia | HACCP & SFDA

At a glance

Food safety inspections in Saudi Arabia: the short version

Who inspects restaurants and cafés?: Amanahs and municipalities, under the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, carry out ongoing field inspections of food establishments. The SFDA sets national food safety regulations and standards.
How common are inspections?: Municipal inspection coverage of food establishments reached 97% in the first half of 2026, and the Ministry has said visits will continue to increase.
Do staff need health certificates?: Yes. Workers in food establishments need a health certificate issued through the Balady platform after a medical exam at a Ministry of Health-approved centre. Some cities also require a health education course.
What do inspectors check?: Compliance with health requirements, including safe handling, storage and preparation of food. The public can also report establishments via 940 or Balady.

Sources: Balady – inspection coverage · Balady – health certificates · SFDA. Always check current requirements with your municipality and the SFDA.

The solution

SFDA-aligned digital food safety - without the paperwork.

Ready-to-use HACCP/GHP templates, real-time alerts and exportable inspection reports - built for KSA hospitality teams.

HACCP & GHP logs

Temperature checks, critical control point records and hygiene logs - timestamped and attributed to named staff.

Photo-backed evidence

Staff attach photos to completed checks - clear proof for municipal or SFDA inspectors at any time.

Real-time alerts

Instant notifications when checks are missed or readings are out of range - so managers act before an inspection.

Exportable inspection reports

Pull up any date range of records instantly and export a clean report for the inspector in seconds.

Corrective action workflows

Flag a non-conformance and assign a follow-up instantly - tracked from raised to resolved with full accountability.

Multi-outlet oversight

Manage HACCP compliance across every outlet from one dashboard - with per-site rates and chain-wide visibility.

EasyOps HACCP and GHP checklist on a tablet

FS

Food safety & operations

Daily cleaning & closing, temperature & cold storage, supplier deliveries, maintenance & hygiene records, corrective actions with photo proof.

HR

People & training

Staff sickness reporting, training records (inductions & refreshers), role-based SOP tasks, read & acknowledge policy logs, expiry reminders.

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Food safety in Saudi Arabia

How the KSA food safety system works

Two authorities shape food safety for restaurants and cafés in the Kingdom. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) sets national food safety regulations and standards, built on HACCP principles and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP). The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, through Amanahs and municipalities, licenses premises via Balady and carries out field inspections.

With inspections now reaching almost every food establishment, having records that are complete, consistent and easy to show matters more than ever. EasyOps gives teams Saudi Arabia-ready digital templates, bilingual Arabic–English task labels and photo-backed evidence for every record - from temperature checks to cleaning, deliveries and staff training.

Automated alerts, centralized dashboards and exportable reports help teams stay consistent and inspection-ready across every outlet.

Disclaimer: EasyOps is an independent software provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) or the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing. Templates are guidance aids and should be reviewed against your approved HACCP plan and applicable requirements.

Built for KSA hospitality

✓ Restaurants & cafés - HACCP logs, sanitation, inspection-ready records

✓ Food courts & malls - multi-outlet oversight, brand standards, audits

✓ QSR / multi-site - chain-wide schedules, corrective actions, centralized dashboards

✓ Cloud kitchens - consistent records across shifts and brands

FAQ

Food safety questions for Saudi Arabia

Does EasyOps support SFDA, HACCP and GHP requirements?

Yes. We provide Saudi Arabia-ready templates and logs that support HACCP/GHP practices and the record-keeping expected by inspectors, with full customization per outlet. Templates should be reviewed against your approved HACCP plan.

Who inspects restaurants and cafés in Saudi Arabia?

Amanahs and municipalities, under the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, carry out field inspections of food establishments, while the SFDA sets national food safety regulations and standards. Inspection coverage reached 97% of food establishments in the first half of 2026.

Can EasyOps track staff health certificates?

Yes. You can record each worker's health certificate and its expiry date in their staff record, and EasyOps reminds managers before it lapses, so no one is caught with an expired certificate during an inspection.

Can teams record checks in Arabic?

Yes. Task labels and checklists can be set up in Arabic, English or both, so mixed-language teams can complete the same forms.

How long does it take to set up?

Most teams are set up in hours, starting from pre-built KSA templates that you adjust to your outlets.

Can staff use their own phone? Do I need internet?

Staff can use any phone, tablet or computer. EasyOps runs in the browser, so there is no app to install. An internet connection is needed to complete and save records.

Can I manage multiple outlets from one account?

Yes. Set up workflows per outlet and view compliance rates across all locations in one centralized dashboard.

How much does EasyOps cost?

See current plans on our pricing page. Every plan starts with a free 15-day trial, no credit card required.

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