4-compartment Sinks
A 4-compartment sink is perfect for streamlined scrapping, washing, rinsing, and sanitizing in high-volume establishments. Because a 4-bay sink is larger than most other options, two or more employees can work side-by-side to speedily clean soiled cookware and dinnerware.
Four-compartment sinks are valuable pieces of equipment capable of facilitating several crucial tasks in commercial kitchens. Additionally, FDA requirements compel kitchens to install a multi-bay sink to adequately perform the mandatory wash, rinse, and sanitize cycle. Although only three basins are needed to complete this cycle, many establishments choose a 4-compartment sink for the added flexibility of the extra bay.
Whether you're washing cookware, bakeware, serveware, tableware, or all the above, there are many uses for a fourth sink bay. Some operators install a garbage disposal to simplify scrapping and streamline the cleaning workflow, while others use it as a soaking sink to loosen stubborn residue in pots and pans before washing them. When dishes aren't being washed, the various bays can be used to defrost food; scrub, peel, and rinse veggies; create an ice bath; or provide a place to pour liquids down the drain.
If you're wondering whether a four-compartment sink is right for you, start by assessing your kitchen. Verify there's enough space for the sink, then map out the area where it'll be installed to visualize how it will fit within your workflow. Next, consider how various items are washed and sanitized in your establishment. If you wash pots, pans, dishes, or other wares by hand or frequently experience high-volume, fast-paced traffic in your restaurant, a 4-compartment sink may be exactly what you need to keep up with demand.