Infrared Thermometers

Infrared Thermometers give fast, contactless temperature readings for food, equipment and storage areas in busy commercial kitchens. This range covers compact pocket units, handheld guns and specialist catering thermometers for fridges, freezers and ovens. Ideal for restaurants, cafes, hotels and food production sites, they help you verify cooking, holding and storage temperatures without probing food. Robust designs, clear displays and rapid response times support food safety, HACCP checks and consistent cooking results.

• Compact mini infrared thermometers for quick spot checks on grills, pans and plated food.
• High temperature kitchen thermometers suitable for monitoring ovens, hot holding units and cooking surfaces.
• Models designed for refrigeration checks, helping you verify fridge and freezer temperatures at a glance.
• Digital infrared thermometers with clear LCD displays for easy reading in low light or busy service.
• Options from leading catering brands such as Hygiplas, Comark, CombiSteel and Nisbets Essentials.
• Ergonomic handheld designs that integrate smoothly into HACCP routines and daily temperature logs.

How to choose the right Infrared Thermometers

• Consider the temperature range you need to cover, from chilled storage checks to high heat cooking surfaces, and choose a model rated for those extremes.
• Check accuracy and response time specifications to ensure readings are reliable enough for HACCP and food safety audits.
• Look at the distance-to-spot ratio if you need to measure from further away, such as high shelving, large ovens or walk-in cold rooms.
• Decide whether you also need a probe thermometer for core temperatures and choose an infrared unit to complement your existing kit.
• Review display size, backlight and button layout so staff can use the thermometer quickly during busy service.
• Choose robust, catering-grade models if your site has heavy daily use, multiple shifts or mobile catering operations.

Care and maintenance

• Wipe the lens and body regularly with a soft, non-abrasive cloth to keep readings accurate and the unit hygienic.
• Avoid dropping the thermometer or exposing it to steam jets and direct flames, which can damage internal sensors.
• Store the unit in a protective case or designated drawer to prevent scratches on the lens and accidental activation.
• Replace batteries promptly when low-battery indicators appear to avoid inconsistent or failed readings.
• Periodically verify accuracy against a known reference temperature and recalibrate or replace if readings drift.
• Train staff on correct aiming distance and surface targeting so every reading is consistent and compliant with your procedures.

Pair your temperature checks with our wider ranges of cooking equipment, refrigeration, food storage and HACCP logging tools to build a complete food safety system.

Need help choosing? Call Caterboss on (01) 687 5772.