Food Temperature Monitoring Log Checklist
Comprehensive food temperature monitoring to ensure proper cooking, hot holding, cold holding, and cooling temperatures are maintained.
- Industry: Food Service
- Frequency: Multiple times daily
- Estimated Time: 10-15 minutes per check
- Role: Kitchen Staff
- Total Items: 32
- Compliance: FDA Food Code, State/Local Health Codes, HACCP
Cold Holding Temperatures
Refrigerated foods
- All cold foods at 41°F (5°C) or below?
- Walk-in cooler temperature documented?
- Reach-in refrigerator temps documented?
- Prep table refrigeration verified?
Hot Holding Temperatures
Hot foods
- All hot foods at 135°F (57°C) or above?
- Steam table temps documented?
- Soup station temps verified?
Cooking Temperatures
Minimum internal temps
- Poultry cooked to 165°F (74°C)?
- Ground meat cooked to 155°F (68°C)?
- Whole meat/fish cooked to 145°F (63°C)?
Cooling Process
Time-temperature control
- Proper cooling method used?
- 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours?
- 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours?
Pre-Inspection Information
Initial inspection details and documentation
- Inspector Name
- Inspection Date
- Location / Kitchen Area
- Inspection Type (Routine/Follow-up/Complaint)
- Previous inspection date and findings reviewed?
Temperature Control & Monitoring
Verify all temperature-sensitive equipment and food items
- Refrigerator temperature at or below 41°F (5°C)?
- Freezer temperature at or below 0°F (-18°C)?
- Hot holding foods at or above 135°F (57°C)?
- Thermometers calibrated and functional?
- Temperature logs current and properly maintained?
Food Handling & Cross-Contamination Prevention
Proper food handling practices and contamination prevention
- Proper handwashing observed (20 seconds, soap)?
- Gloves used properly for ready-to-eat foods?
- Raw and cooked foods properly separated?
- Color-coded cutting boards used correctly?
- Allergen cross-contact controls in place?
Food Storage & Labeling
Proper storage, rotation, and labeling of food items
- FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation followed?
- All items properly date-labeled?
- Food stored 6 inches off floor?
- No expired products in storage?
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