Run Reach-In Cooler Temperature Log — Free

Inspection Details

Inspection date and time critical (required)

Shift critical (required)

Service area critical (required)

Enter the service area or station associated with this cooler, such as prep line, pantry, bar, or banquet.

Cooler ID or location critical (required)

Identify the specific reach-in cooler by asset tag, unit number, or exact location.

Inspector name critical (required)

Temperature Reading

Ambient cooler temperature critical (required)

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 critical (required)

Confirm the thermometer is functioning and sanitized before taking the reading.

Yes No N/A

Cooler door and gasket condition observed

Check for obvious issues that could affect temperature control, such as doors not closing fully or damaged gaskets.

Yes No N/A

Reading taken at required twice-daily interval critical (required)

Confirm the check is being completed as part of the required twice-daily monitoring schedule.

Yes No N/A

Temperature within acceptable limit (41°F or below) critical (required)

Mark yes only if the recorded temperature is 41°F or below.

Yes No N/A

Temperature Excursion Review

Excursion occurred critical (required)

Indicate whether any temperature reading exceeded 41°F during this inspection.

Yes No N/A

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 critical (required)

Confirm whether product safety was evaluated for any potentially affected food items.

Yes No N/A

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up

Corrective action documented critical (required)

Record whether corrective action was taken when required.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

Follow-up check completed critical (required)

Confirm a recheck was completed after corrective action and the cooler returned to 41°F or below.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Reach-In Cooler Temperature Log

Inspection Details

Temperature Reading

Temperature Excursion Review

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up

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