What is SC2 in the Safe Catering Pack?

SC2 is the Temperature Records form from the FSAI Safe Catering Pack. It is used to monitor and record the temperatures of refrigeration and heating equipment including fridges, freezers, chill displays, and hot cabinets.

What temperature should a commercial fridge be in Ireland?

A commercial fridge in Ireland should be kept between 0°C and 5°C according to FSAI guidelines. Temperatures should be recorded at least once daily to ensure food safety compliance.

What temperature should a commercial freezer be?

A commercial freezer should be kept at -18°C or below. This temperature prevents bacterial growth and maintains food quality during frozen storage.

What temperature should a hot cabinet be?

A hot cabinet or hot holding unit should maintain temperatures of 63°C or above. This keeps hot food safe by preventing bacterial growth in the danger zone.

How often should fridge temperatures be recorded?

Fridge and freezer temperatures should be recorded at least once daily, typically at the start of the day. Some businesses record twice daily (morning and evening) for additional assurance. SmartChef can remind staff when temperature checks are due.

SC2

Fridge, Freezer & Hot Cabinet Temperature Records

Monitor and record temperatures of your refrigeration and heating equipment daily to ensure food safety.

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What is SC2?

The SC2 form is used to monitor and record the temperatures of your refrigeration and heating equipment. This includes fridges, freezers, chill displays, and hot cabinets.

Daily temperature checks help you identify equipment problems before food spoils. They also demonstrate to Environmental Health Officers that you're maintaining safe storage conditions.

Who needs to use it?

Any food business with refrigeration or heating equipment that needs regular temperature monitoring. This includes virtually all food businesses.

Equipment types you should monitor

Fridge / Chiller

0-5°C

Keeps chilled food safe

Freezer

-18°C

Or below

Hot Cabinet

63°C+

Keeps hot food safe

What do you record?

Equipment Name — e.g., "Walk-in Fridge", "Prep Freezer"
Temperature Reading — the actual temperature
Date and Time — when the check was done
Corrective Action — if temperature was out of range
Who checked — staff member's name or initials

Why is it important?

Food safety regulations require that refrigerated food is stored at safe temperatures. Bacteria grow rapidly in the "danger zone" between 8°C and 63°C. Daily checks help you catch problems early.

If a fridge starts failing, you might not notice until food has spoiled. Regular monitoring means you can spot a rising temperature trend and fix the equipment before any food is wasted or becomes unsafe.

What if temperature is wrong?

If equipment is out of range, check if food is still safe. Adjust the thermostat, call for repairs if needed, and document the corrective action you took.

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Quick Reference

Equipment	Target
Fridge	0-5°C
Freezer	-18°C or below
Chill Display	0-5°C
Hot Cabinet	63°C or above

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