Power Outage Temperature Log

During a power outage, refrigeration devices may be subject to a loss of electricity and can be rendered ineffective. In a restaurant or other food service company, it is essential that a log be maintained of food temperature to ensure that perishable food such as meat, milk and eggs, cheese, salad dressings, some fruits and vegetables, and other frozen or refrigerated foods are not subject to spoilage and that the growth of dangerous bacteria is kept in check. This app allows a user to note the date and time of a temperature check, the food item that was checked, the location of the food item, the actual temperature, any corrective action taken, and the initials of the individual performing the inspection. Food preparation involves ensuring certain foods remain out of the danger zone of food temperatures, and during a power outage when refrigeration units and refrigerators and freezers are rendered obsolete, it is essential to regularly check the temperature of food (while minimizing cold air loss). It is most important that temperatures be tested immediately upon restoration of power to ensure that foods remained out of the danger zone for the duration of the power outage. If it appears a power outage may be sustained, frozen gel packs and battery operator refrigeration units may be brought in to generate cold air and to keep perishable food at sufficiently cold temperatures while power restoration efforts are undertaken.