Restaurants

Dishwashing Interior Design for Restaurants

Dirty returns can cross clean dishes when receiving and drying areas are too close.

Explore the ideas
Parallel kitchen with teal cabinets and a continuous counter run
Service inspiration: organize equipment along opposing work runs.

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Details worth a closer look

Photographs for design inspiration
Straight kitchen cabinets with a long counter and under-cabinet lighting
Service inspiration: keep task surfaces and storage easy to reach.
Kitchen with pale green base cabinets and a continuous tiled backsplash
Service inspiration: choose surfaces that can be wiped along work areas.

Explore the design decisions

Before you start

Create a one-way dirty-to-clean sequence with a drop-off point separate from outgoing service.

Room details and site checks
Layout
Create a one-way dirty-to-clean sequence with a drop-off point separate from outgoing service.
Detail
Choose slip-resistant flooring and moisture-tolerant wall finishes; keep racks close to clean storage.
Trade-off
A generous wash area helps peak flow but uses valuable back-of-house floor area.
  • Follow a used plate through the full cycle
  • Check splash and drainage around the machine
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