ThermoWorks Cloud: Checklists

Getting Started with ThermoWorks Cloud Checklists

Summary: The Checklist feature allows users to create digital safety checks, food temperature logs, and HACCP forms. Checklists must be created in the ThermoWorks Cloud (Web Browser) but are filled out by employees using the ThermoWorks App. Note: This feature requires a Paid Tier ThermoWorks Cloud subscription.

Why Use Digital Checklists?

Replacing paper logs with digital checklists provides three key benefits for commercial kitchens:

• Audit Readiness: Digital logs provide instant, timestamped proof of safety checks for health inspectors.
• Accountability: Track exactly which employee performed the check and when.
• Automation: "Corrective Actions" guide employees on exactly what to do if a critical limit (like food temp) fails.

How to Set Up a Checklist (Step-by-Step)

To build a functional checklist, you should follow this specific order of operations to ensure all options are available when you need them.

Step 1: Create Corrective Actions

(Optional but Recommended) Before writing your questions, define what an employee should do if a check fails (e.g., "Discard Product" or "Re-heat to 165°F").

• Action: Go to the Corrective Actions tab in the Cloud interface to build your library of "Fixes."

Step 2: Create Questions

Now, create the individual items employees will check (e.g., "Is the walk-in cooler below 40°F?").

• Link the Action: If you created Corrective Actions in Step 1, you can now attach them to this question (e.g., If the answer is "No," prompt the user to "Discard Product").
• Reuse: Questions are saved to a library and can be used across multiple different checklists.

Step 3: Create the Checklist

Finally, assemble your questions into a published list.

• Combine: Select the questions you created in Step 2.
• Assign Location: Assign the checklist to specific store locations so only the relevant associates can see it on their mobile devices.

Common Access Issues

If you cannot see the "Checklist" tab or your employees cannot see the list in the app:

• Check Subscription: Ensure your account is on a Paid Tier plan. Free accounts do not have checklist access.
• Check Location Assignment: If a checklist is assigned to "Location A," employees logged into "Location B" will not see it.
• Browser vs. App: Remember, you cannot create or edit checklists inside the mobile app. You must use a web browser (Cloud).