The PassMyKitchen free trial gives you full access to all Starter plan features for 7 days with no credit card required. You can generate your HACCP plan, log temperatures and cleaning tasks, use the AI compliance assistant, and test Inspector Mode. Here is exactly what the trial includes and what happens when it ends.
For the complete setup walkthrough, see how to set up PassMyKitchen. For plan pricing details, see our pricing page. For a comparison of food safety software options, see our food safety compliance software guide.
What is included in the 7-day trial
Your trial gives you everything a paying Starter customer gets. Nothing is limited, gated, or watermarked.
AI-generated HACCP plan. A complete food safety plan customized to your business type, state, menu, and equipment. Generated during onboarding in about 30 seconds.
Daily compliance tasks and scoring. Your Today dashboard shows a compliance score (circular progress ring) and a task list generated from your HACCP plan. Complete tasks to build your compliance record and increase your score.
Temperature logging. Log temperatures for every piece of refrigeration and hot holding equipment. Each entry is timestamped automatically. Out-of-range readings trigger warnings and corrective action prompts.
Cleaning logs. Record cleaning and sanitization tasks with timestamps and task details.
Receiving logs. Log incoming deliveries with supplier name, product, temperature readings, and accept or reject decisions.
Water logs (food trucks). Track potable water and grey water tank levels. This feature appears only for food truck operations.
Allergen cross-contamination logs. Document allergen management activities, especially important for cloud kitchens managing multiple brands.
AI compliance assistant. Ask any food safety question and get an answer based on your state's regulations and the FDA Food Code. Available under "AI Assistant" in the sidebar. The Starter plan includes 50 questions per day during the trial.
Inspector Mode. A dedicated read-only view that presents your HACCP plan, recent logs, compliance score, and staff certifications in a clean format designed for health department review. Access it from "Inspection" in the sidebar.
Document vault. Upload and store permits, food handler cards, commissary agreements, insurance certificates, and inspection reports. All accessible from your phone.
Staff management and certification tracking. Add team members, track food handler card numbers and expiry dates, and get renewal reminders. For food safety compliance guidance for small businesses, see our small business compliance guide.
What you cannot do during the trial
Growth plan features are not available during the free trial. These include:
- Multi-brand management (for cloud kitchens running multiple virtual brands)
- Event management with 5-phase checklists (for caterers)
- Branded PDF exports of your HACCP plan
- 200 AI assistant questions per day (instead of 50)
- Up to 5 team members (instead of 1)
- Up to 5 locations (instead of 1)
You can upgrade to Growth ($49 per month) at any time during the trial to unlock these features immediately. If you are a solo food truck operator, the Starter plan covers everything you need.
Day-by-day trial timeline
Day 1: Set up and generate
Create your account, complete the 7-step onboarding wizard, and get your HACCP plan generated. Complete your first temperature log. Upload your health permit and food handler card to the document vault. Total time investment: about 5 minutes. By the end of Day 1, you have a complete food safety compliance system running on your phone.
Days 2 through 5: Build your compliance record
Log temperatures daily at opening and every 2 hours during service. Complete cleaning log entries at the end of each day. If you receive deliveries, log them with temperature readings. Your compliance score climbs as you build a track record of consistent monitoring.
Marcus used his trial period to build 5 days of continuous temperature logs for his Austin taco truck. When his health inspector arrived two weeks later, he had a solid compliance record already established.
Day 6: Trial reminder
You receive an email reminder that your trial ends tomorrow. Review your compliance score and the records you have built. Look at your HACCP plan one more time. Ask the AI assistant any remaining food safety questions. Think about which plan fits your operation: Starter ($29 per month for solo operators) or Growth ($49 per month for teams and multi-brand operations).
Day 7: Decision day
Choose Starter or Growth to continue, or let the trial expire. No pressure, no auto-billing, no tricks.
What happens when the trial ends
If you upgrade
Seamless transition. Your account continues without interruption. Your HACCP plan, compliance records, temperature logs, cleaning logs, uploaded documents, and staff information all carry forward. Nothing is lost or reset. You simply continue where you left off, now on a paid plan.
If you do not upgrade
Your account is paused. You can still log in, but you cannot access compliance features (logging, tasks, AI assistant). Your data is preserved for 30 days. You can upgrade at any time during those 30 days to reactivate your account with all your data intact.
After 30 days without upgrading, your account data may be scheduled for deletion. If you think you might come back, upgrading within the 30-day window preserves everything.
No credit card required
PassMyKitchen does not collect payment information during signup. You will not see a credit card form during account creation or onboarding. There are no surprise charges, no auto-billing after the trial ends, and no "forgot to cancel" traps.
You only enter payment details when you actively navigate to the upgrade page and choose a plan. This is a deliberate design choice. We want you to use the product, build compliance records, and decide if it is worth $29 per month based on actual experience, not based on forgetting to cancel.
Ready to get started?
Try PassMyKitchen for 7 days with zero risk. Generate your HACCP plan, build your compliance record, and see if the product fits your operation. No credit card. No commitment. No catch.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I extend my trial?
The standard trial is 7 days. If you need more time to evaluate, contact our support team through the Help section in the app. We understand that some food businesses operate on irregular schedules and may not get a full week of use within 7 calendar days.
Will I lose my data if I do not upgrade?
Your data is preserved for 30 days after the trial ends. During that period, you can upgrade to any plan and your HACCP plan, logs, documents, and staff records will be fully restored. After 30 days, data may be scheduled for cleanup.
Can I switch from Starter to Growth during the trial?
The trial provides Starter plan access. You can upgrade directly to Growth at any time during or after the trial. If you start with Starter and later want Growth features (multi-brand management, event checklists, more team members), you can switch plans in Settings > Billing.
Is the trial really free?
Yes. No credit card is collected during signup. No payment is processed during the 7-day trial. You are not charged anything unless you actively choose to upgrade to a paid plan. There are no hidden fees, setup charges, or obligations.
What payment methods does PassMyKitchen accept?
When you upgrade from the trial, PassMyKitchen accepts credit cards and debit cards. Payment is processed monthly with no annual contracts and no cancellation fees. You can cancel your subscription at any time from Settings > Billing.