UKFood SafetyLegally Required
Temperature Monitoring Log
Daily temperature recording sheets for fridges, freezers, cooking, and hot holding.
What this document covers
Temperature monitoring is one of the most critical food safety controls. Environmental Health inspectors will check your temperature logs on every visit. This document provides structured recording sheets for fridge/freezer checks, cooking temperatures, hot holding, cooling, and delivery acceptance.
Key sections included
- Fridge temperature log
- Freezer temperature log
- Cooking temperature log
- Hot holding log
- Cooling log
- Delivery acceptance log
- Corrective action records
Frequently asked questions
How often should I check fridge temperatures?
At least twice daily — once at opening and once mid-service. Many Environmental Health officers recommend three times daily.
What temperature should my fridge be?
Between 1°C and 5°C. If it's above 8°C, food may not be safe and you need to take corrective action immediately.
Document details
- Legal basis
- EC Regulation 852/2004, Annex II, Chapter IX
- Enforced by
- Environmental Health
- Penalty for absence
- Improvement notice. Significant impact on food hygiene rating — almost guaranteed to drop you below 4 stars.
- Category
- Food Safety
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