Commercial Dish & Flatware Racks
Dishwasher Racks & Trays for Restaurants, Cafeterias & Catering Kitchens
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Why Purpose-Built Dish Racks Matter in a Busy Kitchen
A commercial dishwasher is only as efficient as the racks you load into it. Dish and flatware racks designed for food-service operations protect plates, bowls and silverware through scalding rinse cycles, rough handling and frequent stacking. Open grids speed water flow for spot-free results, while reinforced frames stop pegs from snapping when staff rush the reload during peak service.
Benefits at a Glance
- Maximum protection - Peg and compartment designs keep china from clinking and chipping.
- Spot-free drying - Open-wall construction lets hot air circulate, reducing towel labor.
- Color coding - Choose blue for entrées, red for dessert plates and green for soup bowls to speed sorting.
- Stack & store - Molded rims interlock so racks stack safely on storage dollies or shelves.
- Dishwasher safe - NSF-listed polypropylene withstands 180°F high-temp rinse and harsh chemicals.
- Extender ready - Snap-on extenders raise sidewalls to fit taller bowls or specialty plates without buying new racks.
Key Specs to Compare
- Rack style - Open, peg, combo or flatware racks depending on item mix.
- Compartment size & layout - 9-compartment square racks for platters, 49-compartment for rocks glasses, flatware baskets for forks and spoons.
- Overall height - Add extenders until your tallest piece clears the top rim for complete wash coverage.
- Base design - Open bases drain fastest; closed bases prevent drips when staging racks front-of-house.
- Material & temperature rating - Commercial polypropylene resists warping in high-temp machines.
- Transport compatibility - Standard 19 3/4 × 19 3/4 in. footprint fits most rack carts and storage & transport dollies.
Popular Configurations & Service Scenarios
- Full-size open racks - Steak houses wash oversized dinner plates without peg limits.
- Extended-peg racks - Pizzerias keep 14-inch pizza pans upright and chip-free.
- Compartment saucer racks - Hotels protect delicate dessert plates during banquet turnovers.
- Flatware soak baskets - Cafeterias pre-soak and wash thousands of forks every lunch rush.
- Combo racks - Caterers carry plates plus cutlery in one rack for off-site events.
We offer dishwasher-safe racks and extenders from Cambro, Lamber and Vollrath. Each rack is molded from high-impact polypropylene, features colorfast pigments for easy size coding and carries NSF certification for food-contact safety.
Need Help Selecting the Right Rack?
Compartment counts, extender heights and rack colors can get confusing. Our equipment specialists review your glass and plate inventory, dishwasher model and storage space to recommend racks that fit seamlessly; so dish crews spend less time polishing and more time sending clean ware back to the line.
Shop Dish & Flatware Racks Today
Protect your dishware investment and streamline every wash cycle. Explore our complete lineup of commercial dishwashing racks, compare sizes and styles, and place your order now. For additional ware-washing solutions, browse our dish-washing accessories or discover more restaurant equipment essentials.