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Refrigerator Reading and Follow-Up

Record the reading. Own the next check.

15–25 minutes plus any required adult follow-upFree · Two-page fillable PDF

Companion to Check the Refrigerator Temperature Before Trusting the Dial.

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Illustrative example: An adult records a thermometer reading and its placement, notes a blocked air path, follows appliance directions, and writes the next observation. Food with uncertain handling is reviewed separately using official guidance.

01Identify the equipment

Use the appliance and thermometer instructions before interpreting a reading.

Refrigerator location

Thermometer model and instructions

Placement used for the reading

Responsible adult

02Write the measurement

Enter the actual observation and units, not the control dial setting.

Reading and temperature unit

Date and time observed

Recent loading or door changes

Recommended-range reference

03Separate the decisions

Keep the equipment response distinct from questions about stored food.

Equipment concern observed

Adult action or qualified contact

Food with uncertain handling history

Official guidance consulted

04Complete the follow-up

Choose a check you can complete and record its evidence.

Next check and responsible adult

Follow-up reading and time

Unresolved equipment or food question

Next adult action and deadline