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24/7 Temperature Monitoring

Protect your stock around the clock. WiFi sensors log temperatures every 5 minutes to the cloud — and alert your team if there's a sustained breach.

SMS, Email & App Alerts
Readings Every 5 Minutes
ETI ThermaData WiFi temperature logger installed on a commercial fridge in Ireland for HACCP compliance monitoring

Why Automated Temperature Monitoring?

Manual checks have limitations. Automated monitoring fills the gaps.

Overnight Issues

Freezer failures at 3am go unnoticed until morning — when it's too late.

Busy Service

During rush periods, manual temperature checks get missed or rushed.

Weekends & Holidays

Equipment can fail when no one is on site — stock losses add up fast.

Compliance Gaps

Spot checks don't show EHOs the full picture — continuous records do.

Instant Alerts

Get notified the moment temperatures drift — day or night.

Complete Records

Every reading logged automatically — perfect for EHO inspections.

Protect Stock

Catch issues early before they become expensive stock losses.

Peace of Mind

Know your equipment is being watched — even when you're not there.

How It Works

Simple setup. Continuous protection. Instant alerts.

Step 1: We Install the Sensors

Professional-grade WiFi sensors are installed in your fridges, freezers, and cold rooms. Each sensor connects to your kitchen's WiFi network.

Step 2: Continuous Monitoring

Sensors transmit temperature readings to the cloud continuously. Every reading is logged and stored securely — building a complete compliance record.

Step 3: Alerts for Sustained Breaches

If temperatures remain outside your safe range for 45 minutes or more, alerts are sent via SMS, email, and app notification. This avoids false alarms from brief door openings during busy service.

Step 4: View in SmartChef

Access real-time temperatures, view history, and export reports — all from within your SmartChef dashboard. Perfect for EHO inspections.

SmartChef HACCP temperature log showing timestamped fridge and freezer readings for Irish food safety compliance

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Multiple Ways to Stay Informed

Alerts reach you and your team when there's a sustained temperature breach.

How Alerts Work

In a busy kitchen, fridge and freezer doors are constantly being opened, causing temporary temperature fluctuations. To avoid false alarms, we only send alerts for sustained breaches:

  • Temperatures are logged every 5 minutes and stored in the cloud
  • Your first alert is sent after approximately 45 minutes of continuous breach
  • Follow-up alerts are sent every 30 minutes while the breach continues
  • All temperature records remain available in SmartChef for compliance

SMS Alerts

Text messages to up to 3 phone numbers

Email Alerts

Detailed alerts to multiple addresses

App Notifications

Alerts within SmartChef

Voice Calls

Automated calls to ensure critical alerts aren't missed

Coming Soon

See What Alerts Look Like

SmartChef SMS temperature alert showing fridge breach notification sent to kitchen manager in Ireland
SMS Alert

Clear text message with unit name, temperature, and breach time

SmartChef mobile app displaying freezer temperature breach alert with snooze and acknowledge options
App Alert

In-app notification with snooze options and quick actions

SMS: Up to 3 phone numbers  |  Email: Unlimited addresses

SMS includes a fair usage allowance of 150 messages per month. See pricing for details.

Professional-Grade Hardware

Reliable sensors designed for commercial kitchens.

ETI ThermaData WiFi temperature logger with dual probes for commercial kitchen fridge and freezer monitoring

ETI ThermaData WiFi Logger

Manufactured in the UK by ETI, these professional-grade sensors are designed for continuous monitoring in commercial environments.

  • WiFi connectivity — logs readings every 5 minutes to the cloud
  • Supports 1 or 2 probes per logger
  • Protective silicone cover included
  • Magnetic mount for easy fridge installation
  • Battery powered with low-battery alerts
  • UK manufactured quality

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One-time hardware cost plus affordable monthly monitoring.

Hardware

One-time purchase

Single Probe Setup
1 logger + 1 probe
€275
Dual Probe Setup
1 logger + 2 probes
€350

Includes: WiFi logger, probe(s), silicone protective cover, and magnetic fridge mount.

You own the hardware outright — one-time purchase, no returns required.

Monthly Monitoring

24/7 service & alerts

Base System Fee €15/month
Per Sensor €4/month
Example: 2 Freezers
€15 base + (2 × €4) =
€23/month
  • 24/7 continuous monitoring
  • Readings logged every 5 minutes
  • SMS, email & app alerts
  • Up to 3 SMS recipients
  • HACCP-compliant records
  • Secure cloud storage

Annual option: Pay for 10 months, get 12 — save over 15%.

Annual Probe Calibration

Probes should be calibrated annually for accuracy and compliance. We offer a convenient swap service — we send you a calibrated replacement probe, you return the old one.

Posted to You

€45 per probe

We post you a calibrated replacement probe with simple instructions. Swap it yourself — it's easy to install.

Site Visit

€75 call-out + €45 per probe

We visit your site and swap the probes for you. Ideal if you have multiple probes or prefer hands-off service.

SMS Fair Usage Policy: Monthly monitoring includes up to 150 SMS messages. In the rare case of sustained overuse month after month, we reserve the right to apply a €5 charge for additional messages.

All prices exclude VAT

Requirements

  • WiFi network available in your kitchen
  • Active SmartChef subscription (from €25/month)

Works with SmartChef

Temperature monitoring integrates seamlessly with your SmartChef HACCP system — view readings, history, and alerts all in one place.

Frequently Asked Questions

The logger stores readings locally and will sync them once connectivity is restored. You'll also receive an "offline" alert so you know the sensor has lost connection — allowing you to investigate.

Temperatures are logged every 5 minutes and uploaded to the cloud. However, to avoid false alarms from brief door openings during busy service, alerts are only sent for sustained breaches:

  • Your first alert is sent after approximately 45 minutes of continuous breach
  • Follow-up alerts are sent every 30 minutes while the breach continues

This approach ensures you're alerted to real problems, not temporary fluctuations.

Yes, each sensor is configured with appropriate thresholds for its unit type. Fridges typically use 0-5°C, freezers use -18°C or below. We configure these during setup based on your equipment.

You can configure up to 3 phone numbers for SMS alerts and unlimited email addresses. This means your key management team can stay informed about temperature issues, even if one person is unavailable. App notifications are also available within SmartChef.

You can temporarily pause monitoring for a specific unit (e.g., during a planned defrost) from within SmartChef. When paused, alerts are suppressed but readings continue to be logged. All pause/resume actions are recorded for compliance.

All temperature readings are stored securely in the cloud and accessible through SmartChef. You can view historical data, filter by date range, and export records for EHO inspections or audits.

You'll receive a low-battery alert via email and app notification, giving you plenty of time to replace the batteries before they run out. The loggers use standard AA batteries that typically last 12-18 months under normal use.

Yes, from the SmartChef app you can snooze alerts for 15 or 30 minutes. This is useful if you're aware of a temporary situation (like restocking) and don't want repeated notifications. All snooze actions are logged for compliance.

Yes, temperature monitoring is an add-on to the SmartChef HACCP system. You'll need an active SmartChef subscription (from €25/month) to access the monitoring dashboard, receive alerts, and store your compliance records.

SmartChef supports multiple sites from a single account. Each location can have its own sensors and alert settings, and you can view all your sites from one dashboard. Contact us for multi-site pricing.

The ETI ThermaData loggers are accurate to ±0.4°C, which exceeds HACCP requirements. We recommend annual calibration to maintain accuracy — we offer a convenient probe swap service for €45 per probe.

Yes, you can view real-time temperatures and historical data from anywhere using the SmartChef web app or mobile app. Check on your fridges and freezers from home, on holiday, or wherever you are.

Ready to Protect Your Stock 24/7?

Get in touch for a quote tailored to your kitchen. We'll help you work out exactly what you need.

Or call 087 180 7873

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