How often should temperature logs be checked for cold storage?

• A. Once a week.
• B. Never, unless there's a problem.
• C. Every two days.
• D. As specified by policy, typically at shift change or hourly; record readings.

Answer: (D)

Temperature monitoring in cold storage is about catching temperature issues quickly and keeping a verifiable record of what happened. Policies require you to check and log temperatures at intervals defined by the store’s procedures, which are typically at shift changes or hourly. This approach lets you detect excursions fast, take corrective action right away, and have a complete record for audits and accountability. Checking less frequently or only when there’s a problem means you could miss unsafe conditions or lack the documentation needed to prove compliance. Following the policy and recording every reading at the designated times ensures both product safety and proper traceability.