Commercial refrigerators, like other types of foodservice kitchen equipment, are constructed to withstand heavier demands of institutional or restaurant usage. Most commercial refrigerators will have a stainless steel exterior and the interiors will be designed to withstand continual humidity. They can also stand up to acidic foods, like vinegar or tomatoes, that may end up being spilled inside.
Additionally, commercial refrigerators are designed with large, efficient cooling systems to function in the high heat environments of a commercial kitchen. Not only will a commercial refrigerator be able to hold food at safe temperatures, it also allows for them to quickly cool air inside the refrigerator down to safe temperature levels. A residential refrigerator most likely will not be able to keep up with the demands of a foodservice kitchen or hold food at temperature safe levels in the high heat environment of a commercial foodservice operation and this may foster the growth of bacteria opening the door to the risk of foodborne illness and warnings or citations from the health department inspection.
Cook’s carries a variety of commercial refrigerators and commercial freezers from manufacturers including FSE, True, Everest, Continental and more.
