Hospitality & food safety
Fridge Temperature Log template
Record each fridge or freezer’s morning and evening readings with the person checking and any corrective action. UK food businesses can use the 5°C fridge target and −18°C freezer limit to spot a problem before the next shift.
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Daily Fridge & Freezer Temperature Log
Job ref: __________
Log details
Date
Date
Site / kitchen
Short answer
Check
Choose one
□ Opening (AM)□ Closing (PM)□ Both
Before you start
Instructions
Probe or read the display after the door has been shut for a few minutes. Chilled food should be kept at 5 °C or below (8 °C is the legal maximum in England, Wales and NI). Frozen food should be -18 °C or colder.
Fridges· repeat per Fridge
Fridge name / number
Short answer
Temperature
Reading · °C · ≤ 5 °C
Fridge above 5 °C (legal max 8 °C). Check the door and stock, move high-risk food and re-check in 30 minutes.
Display matches probe?
Choose one
□ Yes□ No□ No probe used
Freezers· repeat per Freezer
Freezer name / number
Short answer
Temperature
Reading · °C · ≤ -18 °C
Freezer warmer than -18 °C. Check for defrosting food and record what you did.
Actions
Other corrective action or notes
Notes
Sign off
Checked by name
Short answer
Checked by signature
Signature
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Who uses it
Hospitality & food safety teams and UK businesses keeping a clear visit or check record. Morning and evening readings for every fridge and freezer, with corrective action when out of range.
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Use these kitchen records alongside your food-safety management system. Check limits and corrective actions against your own procedures and current guidance for your UK nation.
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