2. Aim
To provide an understanding of
the need to Calibrate
Thermometers in the food
industry
3. Objectives
State the reasons for calibrating a
thermometer
Demonstrate how to calibrate a
thermometer correctly
Identify the frequency of Calibration
What you should do if your
thermometer is not working correctly
4. So why bother?
Recommended by the Manufacturer
If you are involved with a court
proceeding
Due-diligence defences
Good Food Safety Practice
5. Types of Thermometer
Their are various types
of thermometers.
These are just a few
examples
Probe
Laser
Oven
Fridge
Many more.
6. What you will need
Probe thermometer
Containers x 2
Crushed Ice
Clean Tap Water
Boiling Water i.e. From a kettle
Probe Calibration Record Sheet
7. Calibration Step 1 of 3:
1. Fill a container with finely crushed ice, top with
clean tap water and stir well
2. Remove the thermometer from its case and slide
the stem into the crushed ice
3. Immerse the thermometer stem into the ice a
minimum of 2 inches for 30 seconds. The stem
should not touch the sides/bottom of the
container
4. If the temperature reading is +/-1°C, you are half
way to checking your thermometer is calibrated
correctly.
8. Calibration Step 2 of 3:
1. Fill the second container with boiling
water, from a freshly boiled kettle
2. Immerse the thermometer stem into the
boiling water a minimum of 2 inches for 30
seconds. The stem should not touch the
sides/bottom of the container
3. If the temperature reading is +99/101°C,
you have correctly calibrated your probe
thermometer.
9. Calibration Step 3 of 3:
The final step of any type of probe calibration
is to record your findings
By recording this information you are
Complying with the manufactures
instructions and/or company policy
If you are involved with a court proceeding
and/or due-diligence defences
Its good Food Safety Practice
10. It’s Broke What should we do?
Check the battery
Check any wires
Check the display reader
Check step 1 & 2, with a different
thermometer
If it still isn’t working then you have
to return it to the manufacturer for
them to calibrate.