Where To Begin With Warewashing Racks

Opening a restaurant is an exciting process. There is nothing more fun than designing your tabletop; picking out the perfect glassware, china, and flatware to tell your story. But while tabletop selections are some of the most important decisions made during an opening, we often notice that our customers forget about an even more important piece of the plan: the storage and care of those supplies. 

Every glass, plate, fork, and knife needs to be properly sanitized and stored in dish and glass racks. We’re surprised that warewashing racks tend to be an afterthought—here at Sam Tell, we’re committed to giving warewashing racks the spotlight they deserve. After all, your restaurant cannot run if your supplies are dirty and broken. That’s why Sam Tell is partnering with Vollrath® to promote their line of warewashing racks, dubbed Traex®, that will keep your restaurant running and keep all of your wares shining. 

Your restaurant is special. You need warewashing racks that are specific to your unique glassware, plateware, flatware, and other supplies. Luckily, Vollrath® offers a plethora of configurations to meet your needs, and the Sam Tell team is trained to make the right recommendation for your usage. 

Here are some of the use cases for our most popular Traex® racks from Vollrath®:

Glass Racks

Here’s a hard truth we’re all way too familiar with: Glass breaks. The hustle and bustle of a restaurant is downright conducive to the sound of shattering glass. However, glass shouldn’t break during the warewashing process. And the best way to keep glassware from breaking while it’s being cleaned is to use glass racks that are the perfect size for each individual piece. Glassware should fit perfectly into the glass rack—it shouldn’t rattle around, nor should you have to squeeze the glass into a compartment that’s slightly too small.

We trust Vollrath® because they make countless configurations for any kind of glass you can imagine. Is your glass weirdly tall? Add extenders to fit the height. Is your glass unusually wide? Your Sam Tell sales rep will help you identify the rack with compartments that’ll fit your measurements.
 

Closed-Wall Racks

Closed-wall racks are the best way to store your china and glassware. The closed walls block dust and debris from getting onto clean dishware, leaving you with spotless pieces when dinner rush rolls in. We understand that many restaurants—especially restaurants in New York City— have to get creative with where they store all manner of restaurant supplies. We often see glassware and dishware stored in high-trafficked hallways, basement cellars, and dusty closets. If this sounds like you, you might want to consider ordering some closed-wall racks to keep your tableware clean and safe.

Open-Wall Racks

Open-wall racks allow for the ultimate warewashing treatment. Openings in the walls allow for water and air circulation, encouraging proper drainage and drying. Just fill up the racks, slide them in your dishwasher, and let the machine do its thing. Then, once washed, these racks stack just like the closed-wall ones for excellent storage and transport. These racks are Sam Tell’s best-selling warewashing racks.  

Combination Racks

Got a mixture of supplies that need washing? Vollrath® has got you covered! Combination racks are versatile tools that allow you to fit both plates and flatware (and anything else you can think of) all in one handy rack.

Flatware Racks and Baskets

We cannot tell you how many customers say they lose flatware during the warewashing process. And it’s such a shame! Keep track of all your forks and knives with Vollrath® flatware racks and baskets. They allow for easy handling and sorting, while the bottoms are built to ensure that nothing falls through the cracks.

In addition to the above, Vollrath® offers open-ended racks for sheet pans, catering racks, which feature a structured system inside for protecting high-end China, and even an ice-filler accessory to place on top of your glass rack for quick and efficient ice-filling.

Ramp Up Your Warewashing Racks!

As you can see, warewashing isn’t and shouldn’t be just an afterthought. Vollrath® has put an incredible amount of thought, consideration, engineering, and expertise into their line of warewashing racks to ensure that there’s something to meet any restaurant’s needs. Click here to see the full line of warewashing from Vollrath®. 

Not sure what rack you need for your operation? Contact Sam Tell today to be connected with a warewashing expert.