Five Flooring Considerations for Commercial Kitchens

The flooring in commercial kitchens is subjected to some of the harshest daily punishment, from exposure to hot oil splatter and extreme temperature changes, to continuously moist conditions, dropped metal pans and ongoing foot and cart traffic. Additionally, commercial kitchens are some of the most regulated of all industrial environments and the flooring is regularly scrutinized by visiting health inspectors. With the recent uptick in food borne illnesses, the role of commercial kitchen flooring in helping to sustain good sanitation has become more important than ever.

To assist you with this critical facility decision, below are the top five requirements to keep in mind when selecting new flooring for your restaurant or food production kitchen:

1.  Hygiene SupportMaintaining a hygienic, USDA compliant environment should be priority number one in every food facility, not only because it is a primary focus of visiting inspectors, but most importantly, because a breach in food…