Temperature logs · free PDF
Free probe thermometer check log template.
Check each probe thermometer regularly in iced water and boiling water, and record the readings. A probe that reads wrongly makes every other log wrong.
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Business: ________Year: ________
| Date | Probe | Iced water °C | Boiling water °C | Pass? Y/N | Action (replace / recalibrate) | Initials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
How to fill it in.
- 1
Fill a cup with crushed ice and a little cold water. Stir, wait, and probe it.
- 2
Probe a pan of boiling water, keeping the tip off the bottom of the pan.
- 3
Record both readings.
- 4
If a probe is out, take it out of use and replace or recalibrate it.
The rules behind it.
- A common check is that a probe reads between −1 °C and 1 °C in iced water and between 99 °C and 101 °C in boiling water. Use the limits in your own food safety management system.
- Clean and disinfect the probe before and after each use.
Official guidance: GOV.UK: cooking safely
Daybook helps you keep records. It does not give legal advice or certify training.
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