Use Case

Every
Temperature
 Check Recorded, Verified, and Audit-Ready

Replace paper temperature logs with timestamped digital records, flag missed checks, and keep compliance records centralized. No backdated logs. No lost records. No scrambling before an audit.
2M+ users each month

Why Temperature Logging Fails at Scale

Checks Completed Today 87 | Overdue Checks 5 | Out-of-Range Readings 3 | Locations Missing Logs 2
0
proof of actual check time on a paper log
Paper temperature logs have no timestamps. Employees can backdate entries, fill in an entire day at once, or record readings that were never taken.
0
alerts when an out-of-range reading is written on paper
An employee records a reading outside the safe temperature range on paper. The form goes into a folder. No one is alerted. No corrective action is taken.
100%
of missed checks are invisible until the log is reviewed
When a temperature check is skipped, nothing on a paper log flags it. The gap only becomes visible when an auditor reviews the records, often weeks later.
Hours of manual compilation to gather paper logs for one audit
Temperature logs sit in filing cabinets at individual locations. Compiling records across sites for a regulatory compliance audit requires collecting and manually organizing paper from every location.

What Changes When Data Collection Goes Digital

See how teams operate before and after moving to digital temperature logging.

Without KNOW

With KNOW

Without KNOW

Paper logs can be backdated or filled in all at once with no proof of actual check time

With KNOW

Every reading is timestamped digitally on mobile, showing exactly when the check was completed

Without KNOW

Missed temperature checks are invisible until an auditor reviews the records

With KNOW

Automated reminders ensure checks happen at regular intervals, with alerts when a check is overdue

Without KNOW

Out-of-range readings sit on paper with no alert or follow-up

With KNOW

Out-of-range readings can trigger corrective action tasks assigned to the responsible employee

Without KNOW

Records are scattered across locations in filing cabinets, inaccessible centrally

With KNOW

All temperature data is stored centrally and accessible from one dashboard across every location

Without KNOW

Compiling logs for a compliance audit takes hours of manual collection

With KNOW

Compliance documentation is always ready, with complete digital records retrievable instantly

From Reading to Record in Seconds

See how frontline teams log temperature readings, flag issues, and maintain audit-ready records.
01
Schedule Recurring Temperature Checks
Set up temperature check schedules at regular intervals for every location. Automated reminders notify staff when a check is due.
02
Record Readings Digitally With Timestamps
Staff take the reading with their thermometer and log it on their mobile device. Every entry is timestamped, showing exactly when the check happened.
03
Flag Out-of-Range Readings for Corrective Action
When a reading falls outside the acceptable temperature range, a corrective action task can be assigned to the responsible employee with a deadline.
04
Access Complete Records Across All Locations
View all temperature data from every location on one dashboard. Track completion rates, identify missed checks, and pull compliance records instantly.

What Teams Actually Use KNOW For

Concrete scenarios where frontline teams log temperature readings across food service and storage operations.

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Walk-in Cooler Logs
Record cooler temperatures at regular intervals with timestamps and photo documentation per location.

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Freezer Temperature Checks
Log freezer readings per shift, flag out-of-range temperatures, and maintain a digital compliance record.

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Food Receiving Temperature Logs
Record incoming delivery temperatures at the point of receipt with photo evidence and timestamped entries.

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Hot Holding Temperature Checks
Verify hot-held food items remain within the safe temperature range throughout service periods.

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Cold Holding Temperature Checks
Log cold holding temperatures at regular intervals during service to maintain food safety compliance.

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Preparation Area Temperature Logs
Record prep area conditions before food preparation begins with timestamped digital entries.

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Delivery Vehicle Temperature Records
Log vehicle storage temperatures before dispatch to verify cold chain compliance for outbound deliveries.

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Display Case Temperature Checks
Record display case temperatures at regular intervals to ensure customer-facing food items remain in safe ranges.

What Our
Customers
Say

"KNOW is a divine source/tool for us for tightening communication and ensuring that everyone stays aligned with our company's goals. With all information at our fingertips, we have such ease in making sure that everything in the company is in the KNOW of the latest updates!"that everyone stays aligned..."
Domino’s Pizza
"KNOW has been the most efficient tool for tightening communication and ensuring that everyone stays aligned..."
Adidas
"The KNOW app is instrumental to help improve performance and interactions at restaurants, in an inspiring environment..."
OLA
"The KNOW app is revolutionizing the experience of our frontline spaces."
APMC Head of Open Foodposts
"KNOW is a divine source/tool for us for tightening communication and ensuring that everyone stays aligned with our company's goals. With all information at our fingertips, we have such ease in making sure that everything in the company is in the KNOW of the latest updates!"that everyone stays aligned..."
Domino’s Pizza
"KNOW has been the most efficient tool for tightening communication and ensuring that everyone stays aligned..."
Adidas
"The KNOW app is instrumental to help improve performance and interactions at restaurants, in an inspiring environment..."
OLA
"The KNOW app is revolutionizing the experience of our frontline spaces."
APMC Head of Open Foodposts

Frequently Asked Questions
?

1. What is a temperature log?

A record of temperature readings taken at regular intervals for food safety and regulatory compliance. KNOW digitizes these logs so every reading is timestamped, stored centrally, and audit-ready.

2. How often should food temperatures be recorded?

Most HACCP guidelines require checks every 2 to 4 hours for cold and hot holding, and at receiving for deliveries. KNOW schedules recurring checks at any interval with automated reminders.

3. How do you fill a temperature log using KNOW?

Take the reading with a thermometer, open the digital form on mobile, enter the reading, and submit. The entry is automatically timestamped. If out of range, a corrective action task can be assigned immediately.

4. How long should you keep temperature logs?

Most regulations require one to two years of records. KNOW stores all temperature data digitally on one dashboard, eliminating physical filing and making retrieval instant for any audit.

5. Does HACCP require temperature checks?

Yes. HACCP requires monitoring at critical control points, and temperature is the most common. KNOW supports this with digital forms, timestamped entries, recurring schedules, and corrective action tracking for out-of-range readings.

6. How do you monitor fridge and freezer temperatures for compliance?

Staff use a calibrated thermometer, then record the reading on KNOW. Checks are scheduled at recurring intervals with reminders. Every entry is timestamped, and all records are accessible from one centralized dashboard.

7. How do you maintain temperature compliance across multiple locations?

KNOW deploys standardized log forms across all sites, schedules recurring checks, and tracks completion from one dashboard. Managers see which locations submitted on time and which have gaps.

8. Can KNOW replace paper temperature logs?

Yes. Every reading is timestamped, stored centrally, and audit-ready. Recurring schedules ensure checks happen on time. Unlike paper, digital entries cannot be backdated, giving auditors verifiable proof of when each check was conducted.

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