Abstract: A heat detection system includes a temperature sensor configured for mounting in a grill interior area for determining a temperature. A transmitter is positioned outside the interior area and electrically connected to the temperature sensor to transmit a signal indicative of the temperature. A receiver is remote from the transmitter and configured to receive the temperature signal. A processor is connected to the receiver for evaluating the temperature signal. A timer and alarm are connected to the processor. The system includes programming that causes the processor to determine if the evaluated temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature, to actuate the timer if the evaluated temperature exceeds the predetermined temperature, and to actuate the alarm if the timer has expired. The system also includes programming to determine if the evaluated temperature has increased over a previously evaluated temperature more than a predetermined amount in less than a predetermined amount of time.