It is not uncommon using a IR to see the temp were the sender sets in the head to be high. Check the temp just below the thermostat does it agree with the gauge.... If the temp checks normal its possible the gauge is reading incorrect,,, If its high the gauge may be correct... What is the temp just below the thermo ,, what is the temp just above the thermo at operating temp... Remember you are checking surface temp it may not be the actual coolant temp that may be why the IR reads higher around the head... The IR can throw you a curve ball that's why you move it around the temp at and below the thermo is what you need to be concerned with....
When a overheating complaint comes into the shop like yours high gauge reading with no other symptom of overheating I first confirm is it actually overheating can I believe the gauge using a IR tool.... If it is overheating I believe the gauge ,,, If its not overheating I suspect the gauge if its not I try and find out why the gauge is incorrect....
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