A refrigeration device includes a first refrigeration compartment for storing refrigerated goods at a first temperature, the first refrigeration compartment including a first evaporator with a first controllable expansion valve at the refrigerant inlet of the first evaporator, and a second refrigeration compartment for storing refrigerated goods at a second temperature, the second refrigeration compartment including a second evaporator with a second controllable expansion valve at the refrigerant inlet of the second evaporator. A refrigerant outlet of the first evaporator is connected to the second controllable expansion valve at the refrigerant inlet of the second evaporator.