Readings (temperatures)
Readings lists every fridge, freezer and hot holding unit you take temperatures from, with its latest value. Use it to take a reading at any time, without waiting for a scheduled task. Open it from the + on the Tasks tab (Take a reading), or from Settings > Readings.
How do I take a temperature reading now?
Section titled “How do I take a temperature reading now?”- Open Readings and tap the fridge, freezer or unit.
- Type the value under “Reading now” or move the slider. The screen shows the last reading and the safe range, and says whether your value is inside it.
- Add a note if you want.
- Swipe Swipe to save the reading.
Which readings are outside the limits?
Section titled “Which readings are outside the limits?”At the top of Readings tap Outside limits to see only equipment whose last value was outside its safe range, or No readings for equipment never measured. Green values are inside the safe range, red ones outside.
What happens when I save a value outside the safe range?
Section titled “What happens when I save a value outside the safe range?”It is saved, and an issue opens by itself on the Issues tab with a corrective action due today. The issue can only be closed after a new reading of the same equipment is back inside the safe range.
What are the safe ranges?
Section titled “What are the safe ranges?”- Fridges, walk-in coolers, display coolers and ice machines: 0 to 5 °C.
- Freezers: -18 °C or colder.
- Hot holding units, steam tables and shawarma spits: 60 °C or hotter.
How do I fix an issue that came from a reading?
Section titled “How do I fix an issue that came from a reading?”Open the issue and tap Take a reading. The reading screen then only accepts a value inside the safe range. A good reading is added to the issue as its check.
How do I correct a reading I entered wrongly?
Section titled “How do I correct a reading I entered wrongly?”Owners, branch managers and supervisors can. On the reading screen of that equipment, under “Recent readings”, tap Correct next to the reading (or open the finished task and tap Correct reading). Enter the right value, choose why it was wrong, and swipe Swipe to correct.
The original reading is never changed or deleted; the correction is saved next to it. A reading can be corrected only once. If the original opened an issue, that issue stays open for a person to close. If the corrected value is also outside the range, a new issue opens.
“There is no equipment to take readings from”
Section titled ““There is no equipment to take readings from””The branch has no fridge or freezer yet. An owner or branch manager adds equipment in Settings > Branches.
Can I delete a wrong reading?
Section titled “Can I delete a wrong reading?”No. Records are never deleted, so the history stays trustworthy for inspectors. Correct it instead.