Commercial Kitchen Storage Solutions
In busy commercial kitchens, it can be hard to find enough space to store all of your equipment and ingredients. In addition, many health codes require that food items be stored at least six inches above the floor, which means you need a storage solution that will allow you to keep food elevated without taking up much precious space. Below, you’ll find a list of our suggestions for commercial kitchen storage solutions and an explanation for when each type of storage should be used.
Dunnage Racks
Dunnage Racks are the space-saving solution to the “keep your food six inches off the floor” rule. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can often be locked together or stacked on top of each other. If you’re using them to store ingredients, we recommend choosing dunnage racks with slots in them. These slots allow for optimal air circulation which keeps your ingredients in better condition.
Cantilever Shelving
Cantilever shelves are the perfect solution for the storage of bulky, over-sized items. These shelves are supported on the sides instead of at the front or back, which means they don’t restrict the size of items that can be placed on them the way other shelving units do. Cantilever shelving comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and heights, so you can choose whatever works best for your unique space and storage needs.
Mobile Pan Racks
Mobile pan racks are an important part of the smooth running of any commercial kitchen. These convenient racks double as storage and transportation. They can be loaded with prepped food and pushed into a walk-in cooler or simply used to transport many trays from the chef’s table to the oven at the same time. A variety of sizes and capacities are available, so be sure to determine how you’ll use them before purchasing.
Wall-Mounted Shelving
This is probably the most classic and common form of commercial kitchen storage. Wall-mounted shelves are often useful because they don’t take up much space but can store many items. One extremely useful type of wall-mounted shelving is wall-mounted pot racks. These racks reduce clutter and make it easy for your cooks to quickly find the pots they need.
If you’re new to the commercial kitchen industry or simply looking to revamp your commercial kitchen storage, we hope this article will help you to choose the storage solution that’s right for you. In addition to revamping your storage, it may be time to replace old or out-of-date equipment. The CPS team is standing by to help you to service your current equipment or to install new equipment.
