Reach-In Cooler Temperature Log

Inspection template for twice-daily reach-in cooler temperature checks by service area, including excursion review and corrective action documentation.

Inspection Details

• Inspection date and time
• Shift
• Service area
  Enter the service area or station associated with this cooler, such as prep line, pantry, bar, or banquet.
• Cooler ID or location
  Identify the specific reach-in cooler by asset tag, unit number, or exact location.
• Inspector name

Temperature Reading

• Ambient cooler temperature
  Measure the cooler air temperature using the approved thermometer.
• Product temperature (if applicable)
  Record a representative food item temperature when required by site procedure or if the cooler temperature is elevated.
• Thermometer verified and sanitized before use
  Confirm the thermometer is functioning and sanitized before taking the reading.
• Cooler door and gasket condition observed
  Check for obvious issues that could affect temperature control, such as doors not closing fully or damaged gaskets.
• Reading taken at required twice-daily interval
  Confirm the check is being completed as part of the required twice-daily monitoring schedule.
• Temperature within acceptable limit (41°F or below)
  Mark yes only if the recorded temperature is 41°F or below.

Temperature Excursion Review

• Excursion occurred
  Indicate whether any temperature reading exceeded 41°F during this inspection.
• Highest observed temperature
  Record the highest temperature observed during the excursion, if any.
• Duration out of temperature control
  Estimate how long the cooler was above the acceptable limit, if known.
• Potential cause identified
• Food safety risk assessed
  Confirm whether product safety was evaluated for any potentially affected food items.

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up

• Corrective action documented
  Record whether corrective action was taken when required.
• Immediate corrective action taken
• Product disposition documented
  Describe any product held, moved, discarded, or otherwise protected due to the excursion.
• Maintenance or supervisor notified
  Indicate whether the issue was escalated to maintenance or management.
• Follow-up check completed
  Confirm a recheck was completed after corrective action and the cooler returned to 41°F or below.