Description
Sound familiar?
- Probe readings are scribbled on scraps of paper, or not written down at all.
- Nobody can say how long the chilli took to cool before it went in the fridge.
- A failed check has no record of what was done about it.
What the Cooking & Cooling Log does
Record cooking, reheating and hot-holding core temperatures, plus how quickly hot food is cooled before it goes in the fridge. Each check shows PASS or FAIL straight away against the limits on the Settings tab, and the Dashboard counts checks and fails for the last 7 days and this month.
What’s inside
- How to use – step-by-step instructions and what the colours mean
- Settings – your business name, lists for the drop-downs and a colour theme picker
- Dashboard – cooking and cooling checks, fails and fails with no action written
- Cook & Reheat – date, time, food, check type, core temperature, PASS or FAIL, action and re-check
- Cooling – off-heat and into-fridge times and temperatures, with minutes taken worked out
- Settings – your limits, foods, staff initials and probes
Format
- Your blank spreadsheet (.xlsx, UK edition), ready for your business
- A filled-in DEMO copy, so you can see every tab working before you start
- A full PDF user guide: set-up, every tab explained, a daily routine, the rules that apply and answers to common questions
- Works in Microsoft Excel (Windows and Mac) and Google Sheets
- No macros, nothing to install, no subscription
- Yellow boxes are for you to fill in; pale green boxes work themselves out
How it works
- Buy and download the file straight away.
- Open it in Excel, or upload it to Google Sheets.
- Open the DEMO and the PDF guide to see how it works, then fill in Settings on your blank copy and start typing your own.
Please note
This is a digital product — nothing will be posted. It is a record-keeping template, not legal, tax or food safety advice. For use in your own business only — please don’t resell or share the file.
Questions before you buy? Message me any time — happy to help!
Cooking & Cooling Log FAQ
What limits does it use?
Defaults you can change in Settings: cooking 75°C core, reheating 75°C (82°C in Scotland), hot holding 63°C, and cooling to below 8°C within 90 minutes. Always follow your own food safety plan and local guidance.
Does it replace Safer Food, Better Business?
No. It supports your food safety plan by keeping your cooking and cooling records tidy.
Do I need Microsoft Excel?
No. It works in Microsoft Excel, or free in Google Sheets.
Is it a subscription?
No. It is a one-off payment and the file is yours to keep. There are no monthly fees.
I'm not good with spreadsheets. Is this for me?
Yes. You type into the yellow boxes and everything else works itself out. There are no formulas to write, and the How to use tab walks you through it.
Can I see it before I buy?
Yes. Look through the screenshots above. Your download includes a filled-in DEMO copy and a full PDF guide as well as the blank spreadsheet, so you can see exactly how it works before adding your own.
Does it work on a Mac, iPad or phone?
Yes on a Mac: use Excel for Mac, or open it free in Google Sheets in your web browser. On an iPad or phone you can open it in the free Excel or Google Sheets app, but a computer is easier for setting it up.
Can I get a refund?
Because it is an instant digital download, I can’t offer a refund once the file has been downloaded. If the file is faulty and I can’t fix it, you were charged twice, or you received the wrong product, I will put it right or refund you. See the Refund Policy. This doesn’t affect your statutory rights.
How do I get my file?
It is an instant digital download. You will get a download link straight after checkout, and by email.
What if I get stuck?
Message me any time and I will help you get set up.
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