John Boos Sinks

John Boos Stainless Steel Sinks: What You Need to Know

John Boos commercial sinks are designed for installation in food prep areas, dishrooms, bar areas, service areas, and as handwash stations. Whether you operate a supermarket, restaurant, or even a laundry facility or pet salon, these sinks offer various potential uses.

Use a John Boos three-compartment sink as a backup to your dishmachine, create a handwash station in a convenient location, or handle janitorial tasks with a service sink.

Compartment sinks can have one, two, three, or four compartments for scrapping, washing, sanitizing, and rinsing functions. These sinks are often required by code to be included in a dishroom as a backup to dishmachines.

John Boos stainless steel sinks are available as independent units with legs and adjustable bullet feet, backsplashes, and other features such as drainboards, or they can come in a drop-in format that converts existing spaces into sinks.

Compartments for these sinks are typically 10, 12, or 14 inches deep, with lengths and widths of 16 and 20 inches. Freestanding John Boos three-compartment sinks are available for installation in a corner in addition to the standard format.

John Boos hand sinks are available in drop-in, wall-mount, and pedestal formats that may have foot- or knee-controlled valves for touchless operation. Most John Boos hand sinks have a bowl depth of 5 inches with bowl widths and lengths ranging from 9 to 16 inches. Faucets are generally splash mounted.

John Boos mop sinks are floor-mount sinks that may be designed with steel grating for disposal of dirty water.

Compartment sinks designed for bar use are also available, as well as other underbar equipment, including drainboards and dump sinks.

Common Questions About John Boos Sinks

What is the difference between the B series and E series?

John Boos E series stainless steel sinks are made of 18-gauge stainless steel, while B series sinks are made of thicker, 16-gauge steel.

Does John Boos offer a budget-friendly line of sinks?

John Boos budget sinks are available at a more affordable price point than other options, with the drawback of lacking NSF certification. One-, two-, and three-compartment sinks are available with galvanized steel legs and gussets. These sinks should be used for applications such as scrapping, janitorial, and laundry use or other functions that aren't related to serving food.

How do I prevent corrosion in stainless steel John Boos sinks?

John Boos stainless steel sinks will remain corrosion free if proper maintenance is observed. Use only soft cloths or plastic or stainless steel scouring pads. When using stainless steel, scrub in the direction of the grain. Use non-abrasive cleaners only, filter hard water to soften it, and rinse and dry chlorine immediately if it contacts the surface. Boos Stainless Steel Cleaner is designed specifically for safe, efficient cleaning.

Does John Boos offer portable options?

John Boos has portable sinks and washing stations, such as a three-compartment portable sink with a handwash station that includes a 20-gallon water tank and heater and a 30-gallon wastewater tank for use in mobile kitchen setups.

The John Boos portable soak sink is a faucet-less utility sink with a lever-controlled drain. It includes casters that enable operators to wheel it to a water source.