Allergen Insights
Monitor allergen coverage, identify gaps, and track verification progress with the insights dashboard.
Accessing Insights
Navigate to Allergens > Insights to view your allergen analytics.
Coverage Overview
Menu Coverage
See how much of your menu is verified:
Total Items: 45
├── Fully Verified: 38 (84%)
├── Partially Verified: 5 (11%)
└── Unverified: 2 (5%)Definitions:
- Fully Verified - All allergens marked Contains or Safe
- Partially Verified - Some allergens marked, others Unconfirmed
- Unverified - No allergens marked
Coverage Goal
Aim for 95%+ fully verified items. Unverified items create uncertainty for diners.
Per-Allergen Breakdown
View coverage by individual allergen:
| Allergen | Contains | Safe | Unconfirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 12 | 28 | 5 |
| Eggs | 8 | 32 | 5 |
| Wheat | 15 | 25 | 5 |
| Peanuts | 2 | 38 | 5 |
| … | … | … | … |
Identifying Gaps
Look for allergens with high Unconfirmed counts:
- Focus verification efforts there
- May indicate missing data
- Consider kitchen audit
Verification Metrics
Verification Rate
Track how quickly you’re verifying items:
- Daily Average - Items verified per day
- Weekly Trend - Is rate increasing or decreasing?
- Time to Verify - Average days from creation to verification
Queue Status
Monitor the verification queue:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Queue Size | 12 items |
| Oldest Unverified | 5 days ago |
| Items Added Today | 3 |
| Items Verified Today | 7 |
Flag Analytics
Flag Summary
Track community flags:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Flags (All Time) | 23 |
| Pending Flags | 2 |
| Accepted Rate | 65% |
| Average Response Time | 18 hours |
Flag Patterns
Identify trends:
- Most Flagged Items - Which items get flagged often?
- Most Flagged Allergens - Which allergens are problematic?
- Flag Timing - When do flags come in?
Diner Filter Analytics
See how diners use allergen filters:
Most Filtered Allergens
Which allergens diners filter for most:
- Gluten (32%)
- Milk (24%)
- Peanuts (18%)
- Tree Nuts (12%)
- Other (14%)
Filter Usage Over Time
Track trends in filter usage:
- Are more diners filtering?
- Which allergens are trending?
- Seasonal patterns?
Safe Options by Allergen
For each allergen, see available safe options:
| Allergen | Safe Items | % of Menu |
|---|---|---|
| Peanuts | 41 | 91% |
| Shellfish | 38 | 84% |
| Sesame | 35 | 78% |
| Milk | 28 | 62% |
| Wheat | 25 | 56% |
Interpreting This Data
- High percentage - Good options for diners with this allergy
- Low percentage - Consider adding more safe options
- Very low - May deter diners with this allergy
Reports
Generate Reports
Create detailed reports:
- Click Generate Report
- Select report type:
- Coverage Summary
- Verification Audit
- Flag History
- Diner Analytics
- Choose date range
- Select format (PDF or CSV)
- Click Generate
Scheduled Reports
Set up automatic reports:
- Click Schedule Report
- Choose report type
- Set frequency (weekly, monthly)
- Enter email recipients
- Click Save
Benchmarks
Compare your performance to benchmarks:
| Metric | Your Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | 84% | 90% |
| Response Time | 18 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Flag Accept Rate | 65% | 60% |
| Verification Rate | 5/day | 3/day |
Understanding Benchmarks
- Above benchmark - Performing well
- Near benchmark - Acceptable
- Below benchmark - Area for improvement
Action Items
The insights dashboard suggests actions:
High Priority
- “5 items unverified for over 7 days”
- “2 pending flags awaiting response”
- “Milk coverage below 50%“
Medium Priority
- “Consider verifying seasonal items”
- “Queue backlog growing”
- “Flag response time increasing”
Low Priority
- “Schedule quarterly audit”
- “Review rarely-flagged items”
Using Insights Effectively
Weekly Review
Every week, check:
- Queue size trending up or down?
- Any pending flags?
- Coverage percentage stable?
Monthly Review
Every month, check:
- Verification rate acceptable?
- Flag patterns emerging?
- Diner filter usage changing?
Quarterly Audit
Every quarter:
- Generate comprehensive report
- Review all benchmarks
- Plan verification priorities
- Update team on findings
Best Practices
- Check dashboard weekly - Stay on top of trends
- Respond to flags quickly - 24-hour response goal
- Maintain high coverage - 90%+ is the target
- Track diner needs - Prioritize frequently-filtered allergens
- Use reports for stakeholders - Share progress with management