Fridge temperature log app for UK kitchens
AM and PM fridge, freezer and hot-hold checks, logged in seconds on a phone. No binder, no biro, no hunting for March's records when the inspector asks.
Recording a fridge reading in Lemon: in range, ticked, done.
Morning and evening, split for you
Lemon splits the day into AM and PM checking periods with a clear noon boundary. The FSA's SFBB guidance starts with at least one fridge check a day. Lemon recommends opening and later checks as an operational routine that can catch failures sooner. Follow any higher frequency in your own food safety system.
In range, or flagged the moment it is not
Every fridge, freezer and hot-hold you add carries its own target range, pre-filled with sensible defaults you can adjust. Tap in the reading on a large numpad and Lemon tells you instantly whether it is in range. An out-of-range reading opens a tracked issue with a corrective action, which is exactly the paper trail HACCP Principle 5 asks for.
An audit trail you can stand behind
Readings cannot be quietly edited after the fact. If someone logs a mistake, a manager voids the entry with a note and the original stays visible on the record. Every reading carries who logged it and when, which is what makes a digital log credible at inspection.
What you get
- Unlimited fridges, freezers and hot-holds per location
- Per-unit target ranges with sensible pre-filled defaults
- AM and PM checking periods with a clear noon split
- Out-of-range readings open a tracked issue automatically
- Every entry timestamped with who recorded it
- One-tap PDF and CSV export for any inspection
Common questions
How often should fridge temperatures be recorded?
The FSA's SFBB guidance says fridges and chilled displays should be checked at least once a day, starting with opening checks. Your own food safety system may require more. Lemon recommends an opening and later check for earlier detection, and separates them into AM and PM periods.
What temperature should a commercial fridge be?
Keep chilled food at 5°C or below in practice. The legal maximum in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 8°C, but running at 5°C or below gives you a safety margin. Lemon pre-fills a 0°C to 5°C target range for fridges, which you can adjust per unit.
Can a reading be edited after it is saved?
No. Records in Lemon are immutable once saved, which is what makes them trustworthy at inspection. If someone enters a mistake, a manager can void the entry with a note, and the original stays on the audit trail.
Will an EHO accept digital temperature records?
Yes. EHOs accept digital records provided they are complete, available during the inspection and exportable. Lemon shows any day's checks in a couple of taps and exports a clean PDF on the spot.
How many fridges and freezers can I add?
As many as your kitchen has. Lemon is a flat £19 per month per location with unlimited units and unlimited team members, so you are never priced per fridge or per user.
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