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How to keep fridge and freezer temperature records
A useful record connects a reading to the equipment and time it relates to, and makes it possible for the right person to review an exception.
Start the 14-day free trialIdentify equipment consistently
Use names that staff can recognise and keep the equipment list current when units move, change or leave service.
Record the reading with context
Follow your own procedure for when and how readings are taken. Make the equipment, date and any relevant note clear in the record.
Decide how exceptions are handled
Your team should know who to tell, what information to capture and how follow-up is documented when a reading needs attention.
Use the right source for limits and actions
This guide does not set safe temperature limits or response steps. Check current authoritative guidance and the procedures that apply to your business.
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should a fridge be?
This guide does not prescribe a limit. Use current authoritative food-safety guidance and your business’s documented procedure.
What should a temperature record show?
At minimum, make the equipment and reading clear, with the date and any follow-up context your own process requires.