Food transport temperature
FSSAI marks this item with an asterisk on its inspection checklist — failing this one item alone results in non-compliance for the whole inspection.
If you deliver or transport food (catering, cloud kitchen, delivery), it needs to stay at the same safe temperatures in transit as it would in the kitchen -- or be transported within 2 hours of being prepared.
“Hot foods are held at 65C, cold foods at 5C and frozen item -18C during transportation or transported within 2 hours of food preparation.”
Use insulated hot-boxes/cold-boxes rated to hold the required temperatures, or ensure delivery happens within 2 hours of preparation.
Insulated transport container specs; delivery-time records
Track this requirement, keep the proof in one place, and get reminded when it needs attention.
SabSet maps requirements for clarity. Always confirm against the official source; professional advice may be appropriate.