Commercial Food Shelving and Storage

Choose the right type of food storage racks Commercial food shelving comes in both plastic and metal. You can use wood racks, but they must be covered with a sealant, such as paint, which can be cleaned on a regular basis. Although metal racks are more expensive than plastic, they are highly durable, easy to assemble and generally require less maintenance.

I recommend:  OnetimeSupplies.com carries several different sized restaurant food storage racks, including tall, narrow models that are perfect for corners. AAA Commercial Products carries adjustable plastic shelving units, which are easy to assemble and move.

Think food safety first in restaurant shelving Health and safety codes vary by state, but most require that restaurants keep food at least 4 inches off the floor. All food should be separate from any inedible items, such as cleaners and other chemicals.

I recommend:  Warehouse Equipment offers a large variety of commercial food shelving, including wooden shelves and wire racks. Foodservice Equipment has a large inventory of wire racks, ideal for restaurant shelving to be used both in and out of the kitchen.

Keep dry food well organized with food storage shelves Food storage racks can help you keep your dry storage area organized. Clearly labeling commercial kitchen shelving will help guide employees to put stock away in the correct area. Organizing your dry storage will also help you keep better track of inventory.

I recommend:  Restaurant-Service.com carries basic metal shelves that work well for restaurants with limited dry storage space. Storage Solutions offers custom built commercial kitchen shelving, ideal for old buildings that don't have a lot of storage room.

Outfit your walk-in cooler with food storage racks Look for wider shelves for your walk-in cooler, which can hold bulky boxes of fresh produce. Make sure that your walk-in food storage shelves are cleaned regularly to keep food and debris from building up. You should also use proper food storage containers to reduce walk-in messes.

I recommend:  Valumotion.com food grade containers are ideal for storing fresh produce in a walk-in cooler. The Restaurant Source is another vendor of storage containers for commercial food storage.