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Fridge and Freezer Temperature Log Template

Record every fridge and freezer at set times. In RakuOps a reading outside its range opens a fix for that store straight away.

Who and whenShift lead, at opening, mid-day and closing
Serves the goalFood is always held at a safe temperature
Counts towardFood safety
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8 checks · 6 readings with limitsTap a check to tick it off

1Chilled

  • Walk-in chillerReading · 0°C to 5°C
  • Under-counter fridgeReading · 0°C to 5°C
  • Display chillerReading · 0°C to 5°C

2Frozen

  • Walk-in or storage freezerReading · −30°C to −18°C
  • Display freezerReading · −18°C to −12°C

3Probe and action

  • Probe thermometer in iced water (weekly)Reading · −1°C to 1°C
  • Every reading in range, or the food checked, moved or thrown away
  • What was done about any reading out of rangeNotes

In RakuOps, a check answered No, a reading outside its limits, or a photo that does not match your best store's opens a fix for that store, with an owner and a due date.

Why chains run this check

A temperature log is the first thing an inspector asks for, and the paper version is often filled in at the end of the week from memory.

Each reading here has its limits built in. A store that records a chiller at 8 °C gets a fix due in two hours, so the problem is handled the same day instead of discovered on the log later.

How it runs at every store

  1. One standard. Send this checklist to every store, on a schedule, to whoever is on shift.
  2. Evidence back. Photos, readings and answers come back from the phone, timestamped and named.
  3. Problems become fixes. Anything that fails opens a fix for that store, due in hours, not at the next visit.
  4. Best against worst. The scorecard ranks your stores on it and shows which check the worst store misses.

Run it at one store tomorrow morning

Free for one store, with unlimited users and no card. The checklist arrives ready to run, exactly as it is on this page, and you can change any check.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this template free?

Yes. Print it, save it as a PDF, or tick it off on this page. To run it at every store, with photos, readings that open a fix when they are out of range, and a scorecard that ranks your stores, use it in RakuOps. The free plan covers one store, with unlimited users.

What temperature should a fridge be?

Chilled food is usually kept at 5 °C or below (41 °F in the US), and frozen food at -18 °C (0 °F) or below. Check the rules where your stores are; the template uses 0 to 5 °C and -18 °C.

How many times a day should temperatures be recorded?

At least twice, at opening and closing; three times with a mid-day reading is better. More readings shorten the time a fault can go unnoticed.

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