Bus Boxes, Bus Tubs & Pans

Why Quality Bus Boxes Matter in a Busy Restaurant

When a lunch rush hits, dirty dishes pile up fast. A rugged bus box or bus tub keeps plates, silverware and glassware contained, organized and ready for the dishwasher; so servers reset tables in seconds and dishroom staff avoid breakage. Molded from food-safe, high-impact plastics, these workhorses shrug off boiling-hot rinse water, clanging flatware and nightly sanitizer soaks.

Benefits at a Glance

• Speedy table turns - Servers clear an entire four-top in one lift, slashing wait times for incoming guests.
• Breakage protection - Rounded interiors and ribbed bottoms cushion plates and stemware on bumpy trips to the pit.
• Safe, sanitary transport - Dishwasher-safe polypropylene resists stains, odors and commercial detergents.
• Nesting & stacking - Ribbed walls prevent vacuum sealing so tubs unstack easily during peak hours.
• Color coding - Choose gray for dishes, red for allergen bins or blue for barware to streamline sorting.
• Lids & drain boxes - Snap-on covers hide scraps in dining rooms; perforated tubs let soaked flatware drain en route.

Key Specs to Compare

• Footprint: Standard 20x15 in. tubs fit bus-cart shelves; compact 18x12 in. pans suit tight expo stations.
• Depth: 5-in. shallow boxes for glassware; 7-in. deep tubs for piled entrée plates.
• Bottom style: Flat bottoms maximize capacity; ribbed bottoms improve drainage and stack-release.
• Compartments: One-compartment tubs speed bulk clearing; three-compartment bussing boxes pre-sort flatware, plates and scraps.
• Temperature tolerance: Polypropylene handles 180°F rinse cycles; fiberglass models survive heavy impacts and chemicals.
• Accessory fit: Pair with snap-on MFG Tray or TableCraft lids to keep aromas contained in front-of-house bussing.

Popular Configurations & Service Scenarios

• Gray 20x15x7-in. tubs - Family diners clear stacks of dinner plates between seatings.
• Black 5-in. shallow boxes - Taprooms ferry pint glasses to an undercounter glass washer without chips.
• Red allergen-coded tubs - Catering kitchens separate gluten-free utensils to prevent cross contact.
• Perforated drain boxes - Steakhouses soak steak knives during service and let water drain on the walk.
• Three-compartment bussers - Upscale buffets pre-sort silverware, dessert plates and ramekins for faster dish-pit loading.

We proudly offer bussing gear from Quantum, TableCraft, Winco and MFG Tray, each engineered with reinforced rims, stack-friendly ribs and NSF-listed resins that stand up to daily drops and detergent.

Need Help Choosing the Right Bus Tub?

Depths, drain holes and color codes can be confusing. Our equipment specialists review your table-turn targets, cart sizes and dish-pit workflow to recommend tubs and lids that fit seamlessly; so servers spend less time scraping plates and more time delighting guests.

Shop Bus Boxes & Tubs Today

Streamline cleanup, protect your dishware investment and speed every table reset. Explore our complete lineup, compare sizes and features, and place your order now. For a full ware-washing upgrade, browse our dish-washing accessories and other restaurant-equipment essentials.