The Operating System for Modern Food Service Operations
Ensure HACCP compliance, automate inventory, and eliminate paper logs. The only platform built by a cafeteria manager who solved their own problems first.
See Kitchen Kontrol in Action
From morning temperature checks to end-of-day compliance reports—here's how we transformed cafeteria operations.
One Dashboard, All Daily Tasks
Staff see exactly what needs to be completed each day. Equipment temperatures, food temps, sanitation setup, planograms, and reimbursable meal counts—all in one place with clear completion status.
- Visual status indicators show completed vs. pending logs
- One-tap access to any log form
- Bilingual interface (English/Spanish)
Equipment Temperature Logging
Replace paper logs with digital forms that auto-timestamp every entry. Morning and afternoon temperature checks for all cold and hot holding equipment with staff initials.
- Walk-in fridges, freezers, milk coolers, warmers
- Automatic time and user stamping for audit trails
- Coming soon: AI alerts when temps are out of range
Reimbursable Meals Reporting
Instant visibility into breakfast and lunch counts, with automatic revenue calculations based on federal reimbursement rates. Print audit-ready reports with one click.
- Daily breakdown by meal type and revenue
- Automatic calculation: $2.15/breakfast, $3.25/lunch
- Export and print for state/federal audits
Visual Service Line Planograms
Build and save visual layouts for your serving line. Specify pans, utensils, and temperature requirements for each food item. Ensures consistency across all staff and service periods.
- Drag-and-drop service line builder
- Specify pan types (Full, Half, Shallow) and utensils
- Hot/cold temperature indicators for food safety
Weekly Log Status at a Glance
Managers see completion rates across all log types for the week. Instantly identify missing logs and overdue entries before auditors do.
- Progress bars for each log category (5/5, 4/5, etc.)
- Missing logs highlighted with days overdue
- Always audit-ready—no more paper scrambles
Everything a District Needs
Replaces clipboard chaos with digital precision.
HACCP Compliance
Automated logging for temperatures, sanitation, and receiving. Produce audit-ready reports instantly for health inspectors.
Smart Inventory
Track milk counts, ingredients, and waste in real-time. Multi-tenant architecture scales across unlimited sites.
District Analytics
Centralized dashboard for supervisors. Identify waste patterns and efficiency gaps across the entire district.
Bilingual Interface
One-tap switch between English and Spanish. Break down communication barriers in diverse kitchen teams.
Multi-Tenant Ready
Built for scale from day one. Each district, school, or facility operates in isolated, secure environments.
Automated Audit Trail
Every entry timestamped with user and time. Generate compliance reports for any date range in seconds.
Try the Planogram Builder
Experience our unique visual service line builder. Drag items to reorder, toggle temperatures, and add new items—just like in the real app.
Breakfast Setup
Drag to reorder • Click temp to toggle
Why Planograms Matter
- Consistency Across StaffEvery employee sets up the line the same way, every time.
- Temperature ComplianceVisual hot/cold indicators ensure food safety at a glance.
- Audit DocumentationSaved planograms prove standardized procedures to inspectors.
- Bilingual SupportWorks in English and Spanish—no translation needed.
Click the chat bubble in the bottom-right corner to ask our AI compliance assistant about food safety, temperatures, or audit preparation.
AI-Powered Future
Leveraging AWS infrastructure to transform food service operations with intelligent automation.
Voice-Activated Logging
"Alexa, log walk-in fridge at 38 degrees." Hands-free temperature and inventory logging using Amazon Transcribe and Lex.
AI Compliance Assistant
Chat-based assistant answers food safety questions, suggests remediation when temps are out of range, and provides HACCP guidance.
Predictive Inventory
ML models forecast milk, produce, and supply needs based on historical consumption, weather, and school schedules.
Intelligent Alerts
Real-time notifications when equipment temps drift, logs are overdue, or anomalies are detected. SMS and push notifications.
Adaptive Training Modules
AI-generated training content based on individual user performance, error patterns, and compliance history.
Visual Compliance Checks
Snap a photo of your serving line—AI verifies correct pan placement, portion sizes, and food safety standards.
Technical Architecture on AWS
Beyond Schools
The same compliance challenges exist everywhere food is served at scale. Kitchen Kontrol is designed to expand.
K-12 Schools
Currently deployed. 27 schools, 5,600+ meals daily. USDA reimbursement tracking built-in.
Healthcare
Hospital cafeterias, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities with strict dietary compliance needs.
Corporate & Industrial
Corporate campuses, manufacturing facilities, and any large-scale food service operation.
Built From Experience
"I didn't just build this software—I'm the cafeteria manager who runs it every day. Kitchen Kontrol was born from real frustration: clipboards getting lost, paper logs failing audits, and staff struggling with language barriers. I built the tool I wished existed, and now 27 schools use it daily."
Built on HACCP & TFER Standards
Kitchen Kontrol was engineered from the ground up to meet federal USDA mandates and Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER). Every log, every timestamp, every corrective action—designed for audit readiness.
Federal Authority: USDA HACCP
Derived from the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-265), Section 111 mandates all School Food Authorities implement food safety programs based on HACCP principles.
- 7 CFR 210 (NSLP) and 7 CFR 220 (SBP) compliance
- Electronic records accepted per 9 CFR 417.5
- 24-hour retrieval requirement for off-site records
Texas Authority: TDA & TFER
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Administrator's Reference Manual Section 26 explicitly permits electronic records. The Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) adopts FDA Food Code standards.
- 5-year record retention for public schools (TDA ARM Section 30)
- TUETA compliant electronic signatures
- Immutable audit trails per TFER requirements
Critical Control Points & Digital Schema
| Log Type | Regulatory Standard | Critical Limits | Digital Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Holding | TFER §228.75(f)(1)(B) | ≤41°F (5°C) | Auto-alert if >41°F for 2+ hours |
| Hot Holding | TFER §228.75(f)(3)(A) | ≥135°F (57°C) | Corrective action modal if <135°F |
| Sanitizer (Quat) | TFER §228.111(p) | 200-400 ppm @ ≥65°F | Validation logic prevents out-of-range save |
| Sanitizer (Chlorine) | TFER §229.165(p) | 50-100 ppm @ ≥75°F | Chemical-specific validation rules |
| Cooking (Poultry) | TFER §228.71 | ≥165°F | Menu-item specific thresholds |
| Thermometer Cal. | TFER §228.112 | 32°F ± 2°F (Ice Point) | Pass/Fail tracking with device history |
Immutable Timestamps
Every entry captures both "Record Time" and "Entry Creation Time"—proving when data was actually logged vs. when the measurement was taken.
Unique User Attribution
Per TUETA and E-SIGN Act requirements, every log is tied to an authenticated user identity—not a shared "Kitchen1" password.
5-Year Retention
Configured for Texas public school requirements (TDA ARM Section 30)—exceeding the federal 3-year minimum with litigation hold capability.
Active Managerial Control
When temperatures or concentrations fall outside critical limits, Kitchen Kontrol doesn't just log the problem—it enforces the solution. Users must select a corrective action ("Solution Discarded and Remixed," "Reheat to 165°F," "Discard Product") before the record can be saved. This is the "Active Managerial Control" mandated by TFER.
Ready to Modernize Your Food Service Operations?
Join 27 schools already using Kitchen Kontrol to ensure compliance and eliminate paper chaos.