Rubbermaid Commercial Products Instant Read Pocket Thermometer
- 220 degrees F upper range
- 5 second response time
- 5 inch immersion depth
- 2 degree resolution
- Analog dial, stainless steel
- NSF specification, dishwasher safe
- 27.22 g, 5 inches long
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A pocket-sized analog food thermometer with an NSF specification, a fast response and a stainless steel body, dishwasher safe. The upper range suits roasts and not candy or frying.
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ASIN: B005KCG6CEModel: FGTHP220DSCategory: Meat Thermometers
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Overview
A line cook or home griller checking meat doneness gets a compact analog tool with a fast reading system and a reusable stem. The result appears on a dial.
A stainless body, a quick response and an NSF specification are the reasons to buy for kitchen and grill use. The limit is range and detail: the upper range is low for deep frying, the lower range is absent, and a battery power entry is odd for an analog dial.
Who it's for
Kitchen crews and home cooks who want a basic dial thermometer to carry in a pocket suit this tool. Shoppers needing a digital display or a higher temperature range should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Fast reading system
- Stainless steel body
- Upper range tops out low
- Lower range not listed
- Battery entry unexplained
- Indoor use only
Performance notes
A stainless steel stem carries heat to the sensor, and a dial shows the result, so a short response time means less waiting at the grill. The reading reflects the tip, so the stem has to go in to the listed depth in the thickest part. Resolution is coarse, so small differences between readings are not visible.
Specifications
| Brand | Rubbermaid Commercial Products |
|---|---|
| Model | FGTHP220DS |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 5 incheslower than 81% of 22 meat thermometers |
| Immersion Depth | 5 inches |
| Item weight | 27.22 g |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Upper Temperature Range | 220 °F |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Battery powered |
| Construction & materials | |
| Outer Material | Stainless steel |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 1 thermometer |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Other details | |
| Response Time | 5 secondshigher than 100% of 21 meat thermometers |
| Display Type | Analog |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Resolution | 2 degrees |
| Specification Met | NSF |
| Additional Features | Fast Reading System |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Style Name | Food Thermometer |
Closest rivals on specs
Meatmeet Pro Wireless Meat Thermometer- Item Length 5 vs 7.1 inches (-30%)
- Response Time 5 vs 1 seconds (+400%)
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- Response Time 5 vs 0.5 seconds (+900%)
Frequently asked questions
How do I use or calibrate the Rubbermaid pocket thermometer?
The listing gives no use or calibration steps. It lists a 5 inch immersion depth, so the probe is meant to go in to about that depth.
Can the Rubbermaid pocket thermometer measure frying oil?
The upper range is listed as 220 degrees F, which is below typical frying temperatures, so it is not suited to deep frying.
Is the Rubbermaid pocket thermometer digital?
No. The display type is analog.