What temperature range should a commercial under counter fridge operate at?

For chilled food storage in a commercial kitchen, you generally want the cabinet operating so food is held at 5°C or below.
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For chilled food storage in a commercial kitchen, you generally want the cabinet operating so food is held at 5°C or below.
In practice, many operators set the controller around 2°C to 4°C to provide a buffer for door openings and busy periods, while avoiding freezing delicate items. Always verify with a calibrated probe thermometer (food or product simulant) rather than relying only on the display.
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