Modern digital inspections for Local Authorities
Say goodbye to outdated processes and endless paperwork with INSPECT - the ultimate software solution designed for Local Authority EHOs and auditors, streamlining and simplifying food hygiene inspections.
Built with and tested by Local Authorities and Environmental Health Officers

At Grape Software, we’re working closely with Local Authorities and sector experts who share our commitment to improving food safety standards, ensuring our solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse stakeholders. Together, we are fostering a culture of compliance, efficiency, and sustainability, ensuring that everyone can thrive in a safe food environment.
The Challenges Facing Local Authorities
Inspection backlogs
Increasing workloads, competing priorities and limited resources have contributed to growing inspection backlogs across many Local Authorities. Teams need practical ways to maximise officer productivity without compromising inspection quality or consistency.
Administrative burden
Inspectors often spend as much time completing paperwork and reports as they do carrying out inspections. Manual processes, duplicate data entry and fragmented systems reduce the time available for frontline inspection work.
Legacy systems
Many existing inspection management systems have been in use for decades. They can be expensive to maintain, difficult to use and slow to evolve, making it harder for councils to embrace modern digital ways of working and integrate with newer technologies.
Workforce Challenges
Many Local Authorities face staffing pressures due to an ageing workforce, recruitment challenges and fewer Environmental Health graduates entering the profession, making it increasingly difficult to maintain capacity and consistency.
Inspect MORE, Write Less
up to 18 hours
Saved each week
Get the inspection done in less time with no post admin or calculations and get your inspection report instantly!
100% web-based
Access anywhere, anytime
In the office or in the field, access your data and manage inspections from any device, anytime. NO installing or downloading is needed.
Real-time backups
Fully compliant with data regulations
Trust that your inspection data is securely backed up and protected, giving you peace of mind while you work.
3X fewer resources
Used in every inspection
Switch to Grape Inspect and contribute to your Local Authority’s Net Zero targets. Less travel, less paper, less emissions, more efficiency—while keeping food safety top priority.
- Conduct the entire food hygiene inspection process digitally
- Food businesses can register with a Local Authority – in a few clicks
- Schedule inspections
- Complete and store food safety evidence in one place
- Type up reports in real time
- Upload photos and evidence
- Collaborate with your team
- Easily access previous inspection reports
- Store paperwork and reports securely
- Work across any device – desktop, tablet and mobile
How It Works
INSPECT simplifies the entire inspection journey, helping officers schedule inspections, capture findings, generate reports, track actions and review business history.
01
Choose or create a template
Select an existing inspection template or create one tailored to your organisation and inspection type, with legislation citations and standard phrases to support faster, more consistent inspections and reporting.


02
Schedule Inspection
Quickly create and schedule an inspection, assign an inspector and select the appropriate inspection template.
03
Complete inspection
Carry out inspections digitally, recording findings, notes, actions and supporting evidence as you go.


04
Generate report
Turn inspection findings into clear, consistent and professional digital reports with less administration.
05
Track actions
Manage corrective actions, monitor progress and keep track of outstanding issues following an inspection.


06
Review business history
Access previous inspections, reports, actions and business information in one place to support future inspections.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
