Quick answer: The testo 110 Food uses interchangeable compatible NTC or Pt100 probes for food-temperature checks, with documentation through the testo Smart App on the current version. Choose the probe for the food and the critical control point, take a stabilized internal-temperature reading and log the result against the food operation’s specified limit.
What distinguishes the 110 Food
The manufacturer identifies the current food variant as product 0563 0111. Unlike the basic testo 108, the 110 Food supports different compatible temperature probes and a Smart App workflow for control-point documentation. The product is offered as instrument and set variants; check whether the food penetration probe is included in your particular kit. For related guidance, see Should a Food Delivery Temperature Check Record Include? Key.
The listed TopSafe cover can provide IP65 housing protection under specified conditions. Do not assume the thermometer alone, its uncovered connector or every accessory has the same protection class.
Configure a food control-point check
- Identify the product, required core-temperature location, acceptance criterion and record-keeping method in the facility’s food safety plan.
- Attach a compatible sanitized NTC or Pt100 food probe, inspecting cable integrity and suitability for the expected range.
- If using the Smart App, pair the supported instrument and verify the correct timestamp, measurement unit and food or lot identifier.
- Insert into the appropriate part of the food, avoid cookware and bone, and wait for the reading to settle.
- Record the temperature and the action taken if it is outside the approved control limit. Clean the probe between samples.
Use the probe to match the job
| Task | Recommended probe class | Do not confuse |
|---|---|---|
| Core temperature of cooked food | Food-grade penetration probe | Surface color or steam with measured core temperature |
| Liquid batch | Immersion-capable probe with appropriate depth | A single unmixed surface reading with bulk temperature |
| Frozen or hard product | Purpose-designed frozen-food probe | Forcing a delicate sensor into rigid food |
| Controlled laboratory comparison | Documented Pt100-compatible probe | Instrument display resolution with total measurement accuracy |
Worked record example
Hypothetical: two readings in different areas of a cooked product are 72.3 °C and 68.9 °C. The difference is 3.4 °C. The lower reading matters for the sampled location, but the correct accept/reject decision depends on the exact food, the process and the established control limit. Store both measurements rather than reporting their average as the product’s core temperature.
Documenting with and without the app
With a supported paired phone, the testo Smart App can assist with measured-value display and documentation. Without the app, the handheld still functions as a temperature instrument, but a separate written or electronic record may be needed. Verify data retrieval and record integrity as part of your facility’s workflow rather than assuming Bluetooth alone creates a compliant audit trail.
Cleaning and sensor verification
Use approved cleaning and sanitation practices and follow the instructions for the selected probe. Periodically compare performance with a suitable reference under controlled conditions, including the probe’s uncertainty. Replace defective probes instead of merely applying an undocumented offset. For comparable probe-care and verification steps, see the testo 104 cleaning and verification guide.