Use this compact Taylor infrared thermometer restaurant-style with a quick point-and-shoot check on surface temperatures of both food and equipment. The benefit of this infrared thermometer, commercial grade, is that it’s completely non-contact, helping you avoid any potential cross-contamination. The unit has a temperature range of -58°F to 716°F (+/- 2°F), a one-second response time, 12:1 spot to distance ratio, and 0.1°F resolution. Though not technically a laser cooking thermometer, the unit does use laser sighting. Other features include scan and hold, and auto-off. The thermometer operates on one 9V battery, included.