15. Temperature Control
Temperature Control - Key Advice
Storing and serving food at the correct temperature is essential in minimising the risk of food poisoning and extending shelf-life.
Temperature Monitoring
Although the law applies to the temperature of the food and not the equipment that it is stored in, it is good practice to take a number of equipment and product temperatures.
The information contained in this publication sets out both the legal requirements that food businesses are expected to comply with as well as good practice. However, it is industry guidance and does not necessarily cover everything that food businesses need to consider