Why Your Commercial Kitchen Should Have NSF Approved Equipment
Founded in 1944, NSF (short for National Sanitation Foundation) is a non-for-profit organization that develops standards for food safety. When a product is NSF certified, this ensures that the product has been tested by one of the most important organizations in the food service industry. Through comprehensive testing & regulating, engineers & health professionals have helped NSF develop more than 90 public health and safety standards, as well as 30 protocols for appliances and food equipment.
Therefore, any item or piece of equipment that has been tested features the NSF mark.
So, what does this mean for you?
- Having NSF-approved equipment means trust & satisfaction that you’re using the safest & most sanitary equipment possible. This is essential for any commercial kitchen. Poorly designed or malfunctioning equipment can lead to cross-contamination or even illness outbreak.
- Depending on your local health codes, certain equipment will most likely need to be NSF certified. Without the proper equipment, you could face violations & have to replace or remodel your kitchen to meet proper regulations. This means you could potentially lose customers and business! This is why it is important to check your local health regulations before equipping your commercial kitchen. Research is king!
At IMC/Teddy, we offer a wide variety of items & equipment that are NSF-certified. This includes floor troughs, hand & mop sinks, compartment sinks, wall cabinets, & more. Most importantly – by purchasing NSF-certified equipment you are promoting food safety throughout your business while meeting many health code requirements. For a complete listing of our NSF-certified equipment, click here.
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Im new in the restaurant world. Opeing in a month… ive bought all nsf cooking equipment.. but wonder if my mixing bowls and things like that need to be nsf also… i bought stainless steel moxing bowls but they are not stamped nsf .. can i use them… help
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for your comment. We advise checking with your local health codes regarding which items will need NSF certification prior to use. Here’s a useful resource for referencing your local health codes: https://www.fda.gov/food/fda-food-code/state-retail-and-food-service-codes-and-regulations-state
Hope the above helps. Thank you again.
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