Little Pumpkins
13-05-2008, 08:21 PM
Hiya

can anybody tell me what the proper temps for fridges and freezers are,

thanks

mrsb
13-05-2008, 08:25 PM
fridge ideal is 5 degress and freezer ideal is between -12 and -22 I think:)

sarah707
13-05-2008, 08:55 PM
http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/Environmentalservices/FoodHygieneandStandards/fsp1.pdf

:D

miffy
13-05-2008, 09:43 PM
http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/Environmentalservices/FoodHygieneandStandards/fsp1.pdf

:D

Couldn't get that link to work :(

miffy xx

sarah707
14-05-2008, 06:30 AM
http://www.foodlink.org.uk/factfile3.pdf

Page 2... :D

miffy
14-05-2008, 06:34 AM
That one works :)

Thank you

miffy xx

Little Pumpkins
14-05-2008, 06:56 AM
hi it doesnt work for me!!

just keeps asking for a password

angeldelight
14-05-2008, 07:36 AM
I cant get the link to work ha

Angel xx

deeb66
14-05-2008, 07:44 AM
Fridge should be anywhere between 1-5 degrees

Freezer should be between -18 to -22 degrees.

HTH

sarah707
14-05-2008, 08:00 AM
2nd one says -

Make sure your fridge/freezer stays clean and in good working condition:

• Use a thermometer to check fridge and freezer temperatures. The coldest part of the fridge should be at no more than +5°C and the freezer at –18°C or below.
• Avoid overloading. If a fridge is over-packed with food or iced up it’s harder to keep the temperature down.
• Clean all internal and external surfaces often, especially fridge shelves and door storage compartments. Mop up any spills as soon as they happen.
• Defrost your fridge/freezer regularly.

And is from www.foodlink.org.uk factfile 3 :D

crazybones
14-05-2008, 08:15 AM
I have either got a dodgy fridge or my 2 thermometers are broken. Both therms say 2 degrees but the yoghurts are frozen and the meat I took out yesterday morning is still frozen too. :mad:

sarah707
14-05-2008, 10:17 AM
I find yoghurts freeze at about 2c especially if they are at the back... :D

Cazz
14-05-2008, 10:51 AM
My fridge is 2 degrees (but things do get ice in them if they are right at the back or touch the sides) and my freezer is -20 degrees.

Dh is a head chef so it is his area of expertise and these are the temperatures that he set for our new fridge/freezer - it's american one with ice and water dispenser and it's lovely this time of year! :D

Carole x

Spangles
14-05-2008, 01:06 PM
Thank you I needed to know this too and the link is brilliant, I've printed the page out to plonk in my file!

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