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Free food safety tools for Canadian kitchens and workplaces
These free food safety tools are quick and practical, built by a Certified Public Health Inspector. Check a food, find your authority, test your inspection readiness, or see if you need a certificate.
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Every tool is free, works on your phone, and asks for nothing to start.
Explore each one: Is my food hazardous checker, Report a food safety concern, Restaurant inspection check, and Do I need a food handler certificate. For WHMIS workplaces, try the WHMIS workplace label generator. You can also try our Free food safety practice tests and browse Free food safety resources and templates.
Food safety
Is My Food Hazardous?
See if a food is hazardous and needs strict temperature control. Play a quick sorting game, then run any food through a 3-question checker.
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Find your authority
Report a Food Safety Concern
Pick your province or territory to find the right health authority and the official link to report a food safety concern.
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For operators
Restaurant Inspection Check
A 24-point self-check across 6 inspection categories. Get a readiness score and a clear list of where you would lose points.
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Rules by province
Do I Need a Food Handler Certificate?
Find out if your province requires a certificate, read the exact rule, and get the official government source. It never just says no.
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Workplace safety
WHMIS Workplace Label Generator
Create a compliant WHMIS workplace label in minutes. Add the product name, safe handling precautions, and hazard pictograms, then print or save as PDF.
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We add new tools often. Here is what is coming next.
Coming soonSanitizer Dilution CalculatorGet the right bleach or quat mix in ppm for safe sanitizing.
Coming soonCooking Temperature ReferenceSafe internal cooking and holding temperatures at a glance.
Coming soonTemperature Log SheetA printable fridge, freezer, and hot-hold log for daily checks.
Coming soonAllergen Menu MatrixMap the priority allergens across your menu items.
Coming soonWHMIS Pictogram GuideWhat each GHS hazard symbol means and where it applies.
Coming soonViolation Cost EstimatorSee the real cost of a failed inspection or closure.
Government-approved across Canada
Ready to get certified?
When the tools show a gap, close it. Certify in as little as 6 hours, with registration in 30 seconds. When you are ready, you can get your Food Handler Certificate.
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Food Handler Certificate. Accepted across Canada. In British Columbia the course is FOODSAFE Level 1.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these tools to prove compliance with food safety laws?
No. These tools are for learning and self-checks. They are not legal proof of compliance and they are not official government records. Your proof of compliance is your certificate, your inspection record, and meeting the rules of your local health authority.
Is my data private? Are my entries saved or shared?
Yes, your entries stay private. The tools do not need an account, and what you type is not saved or shared. Some tools may offer to email you a result, and that only happens if you choose to enter your email.
Which tool should I use to check my workplace's food safety compliance?
Start with the Restaurant Inspection Check for a 24-point readiness score. Then use Do I Need a Food Handler Certificate to confirm your training requirement, and Is My Food Hazardous to check which foods need temperature control.
Are these food safety tools updated for 2026?
Yes. The rules and sources behind each tool are checked against current Canadian regulations and were last reviewed in 2026. We update them when laws change.
These tools are provided as educational resources to support workplace compliance and staff training. They do not constitute legal advice or official government documentation. Always refer to your provincial food premises regulation and consult your local public health authority for legal requirements.
Questions? Speak with a Health Inspector
Our certified health inspectors are available to answer any food safety questions.