Restaurant Temperature Log form template
A restaurant temperature log records food holding readings, the time of the check and what happened when a reading needed attention. This template uses Fahrenheit and separates cold holding from hot holding, so staff can read the record without converting units.
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What’s on this form
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Restaurant Temperature Log
MM/DD/YYYY
Visit details
Site / customer
Street address
ZIP code
Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Time
Inspector / technician name
Contact phone
Holding checks
Unit / food identifier
Cold holding temperature (°F)
Acceptable: ≤ 41 °F
Hot holding temperature (°F)
Acceptable: ≥ 135 °F
Probe / thermometer identifier
Corrective action and recheck reading
Findings and sign-off
Defects, corrective action and follow-up
Inspection photos
Inspector signature
Customer / supervisor signature
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Who uses this form
Restaurant owners, kitchen supervisors and food-service teams can use the log for routine checks. Choose check times and procedures that suit your food safety plan and the requirements of the local health department.
What to record
Record the unit or food, the probe reading, time and staff name. The template highlights cold holding above 41°F and hot holding below 135°F, with space for corrective action. These are prompts to investigate, not proof that the food is safe or unsafe in every situation.
A clear record, on paper or on your phone
Download the blank US Letter PDF if you prefer a paper checklist. Date fields are labeled MM/DD/YYYY, and each reading includes its unit. On a phone, start with the same form and review the questions before using it on a real visit. You can edit your copy to match the equipment, location and procedures you actually use. Keep observations specific: a short note describing what you saw is more useful than a vague statement that everything was checked.
Photos, signatures and a readable PDF
Add photos that show the item and the relevant finding clearly. Photo stamps can retain the capture time and location when permission is granted. Record corrective action alongside the observation, then obtain the appropriate signature. Open the form online first to prepare it for offline work; saved work syncs when you reconnect with the app open. Free PDFs use Classic style and the JobForms badge. Paid plans add branding, automatic customer emails and all four PDF styles.
Check the requirements that apply
The FDA Food Code is a model code adopted by states and localities. Widely cited holding temperatures are 41°F or below for cold holding and 135°F or above for hot holding. Local health department rules and your food safety procedures apply; check current requirements.
Questions and answers
Can I print this form without signing up?
Yes. Download the free blank US Letter PDF. Dates are labeled MM/DD/YYYY and readings use the units shown on the form.
Can I fill this form on my phone?
Yes. Use the phone button to make an editable copy. Add notes, photos and signatures, save work offline after opening it online, then download a PDF.
Does this form guarantee compliance?
No. The FDA Food Code is a model code adopted by states and localities. Widely cited holding temperatures are 41°F or below for cold holding and 135°F or above for hot holding. Local health department rules and your food safety procedures apply; check current requirements.
General guidance, not legal advice. Check current requirements with the relevant agency.
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