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Kitchen Fridge and Freezer Temperature Checks

by Aaron Duffy, from the Community

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Use this checklist to record and verify daily fridge and freezer temperatures across all kitchen units, including breakfast, larder, pastry, fish, FOH, and walk-in chillers. It guides AM and PM checks, helps maintain chilled foods at 5 C or below and frozen goods at -18 C or below, and prompts logging of comments or equipment faults. The form captures dates and signatures to support HACCP critical control points and food safety compliance in commercial kitchens.

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Fridge and Freezer Temperature Checks
This checklist helps kitchens and food businesses record fridge and freezer temperatures for food safety compliance. Track readings for kitchen fridges, chest and ice cream freezers at 8 AM, 3 PM, and 7 PM. Guidance indicates fridges should be 1 to 5 C and freezers at or below -18 C, with a legal fridge maximum of 8 C. Capture location, date, and staff sign off to maintain consistent records and demonstrate due diligence.
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Fridge and Freezer Temperature Checks

This checklist helps kitchens and food businesses record fridge and freezer temperatures for food safety compliance. Track readings for kitchen fridges, chest and ice cream freezers at 8 AM, 3 PM, and 7 PM. Guidance indicates fridges should be 1 to 5 C and freezers at or below -18 C, with a legal fridge maximum of 8 C. Capture location, date, and staff sign off to maintain consistent records and demonstrate due diligence.

by Jon Hunter, from the Community

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Kitchen Opening Checklist

This Kitchen Opening Checklist helps hotel and restaurant teams verify readiness before service. It covers personal hygiene and uniforms, lighting and ventilation checks, fridge and freezer temperature controls, cold room standards (3–6 C) and freezer thresholds (-18 C or below), equipment functionality, odor control, cleanliness, and any damage or faults. Ideal for food service operations seeking consistent food safety and operational compliance, the checklist supports daily routines for Millennium Plaza & Hotel–style kitchens and similar hospitality environments.

by Tuvdendorj Munkhbold, from the Community

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Kitchen Fridge/Freezer Temperature Record

Use this kitchen log to record fridge and freezer temperatures twice daily for food safety compliance. Covers fridges 1-9 and freezers A-C, with prompts for service cold storage, fridge and freezer temperature checks, and walk-in cold room and freezer monitoring. Flags danger zone readings with guidance to contact the duty chef, and includes prove-it probe checks for internal food temperatures. Capture photos, note observations and corrective actions, assign responsibility and due dates, and complete sign-off for audit-ready records.

by Takeaway Restaurant, from the Community

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Kitchen Hygiene Inspection Checklist

Ensure food safety and cleanliness with a comprehensive kitchen hygiene inspection checklist for commercial kitchens. Evaluate personal hygiene practices, correct use of gloves and color-coded chopping boards, separation of raw and ready-to-eat foods, proper food labeling and storage (FIFO), and safe chemical storage. Verify critical control points including chiller temperatures at 5 C or below, freezers at -18 C or below, and temperature controls for receiving, cooking, reheating, and serving. Include cleaning and sanitizing routines, waste segregation, drain management, and maintenance of floors, walls, ceilings, and food-contact equipment.

by Nhung Trang, from the Community

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