What is the temperature range for the freezer inside the restaurant?

• A. 10 to -10 Fahrenheit
• B. -10 to 10 Fahrenheit
• C. 0 to 32 Fahrenheit
• D. -20 to 0 Fahrenheit

Answer: (A)

Keeping the freezer cold enough to keep foods frozen is essential for food safety in a restaurant. The goal is to stay in the freezing zone so items remain frozen and safe even if the door is opened briefly or there are small temperature fluctuations. A range that stays well below the freezing point of water provides that margin, ensuring meat, dairy, and other frozen ingredients don’t thaw and risk spoilage or bacterial growth. That’s why this range is chosen—it consistently keeps temperatures in the frozen territory, balancing safety with practical energy use.