Commercial Kitchen Sinks

The most common sinks for commercial food prep are three-compartment compartment sinks, used for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. NSF-approved models with coved corners — like the Griffin Trinity and Sabine series — are especially popular in high-volume kitchens and food processing environments because they meet strict sanitation standards and are easier to clean.

For heavy-duty commercial use, 14-gauge stainless steel is the premium choice, offering superior dent and corrosion resistance — ideal for meat packaging and industrial food processing. For standard commercial kitchens and food service operations, 16-gauge stainless steel provides excellent durability and is the most widely used grade in NSF-approved compartment and handwash sinks.

Yes, most health departments and commercial kitchen codes require NSF-approved sinks for food service operations. NSF certification ensures the sink materials and design meet sanitation standards that prevent bacterial growth and contamination. Griffin Products' NSF-approved sinks feature coved corners, sanitary rolled rims, and recessed drain openings that meet these requirements.

A 3-compartment sink is the standard for commercial dishwashing, with one basin each for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing — required by most health codes for warewashing. A 2-compartment sink is suitable for prep areas where full warewashing is done elsewhere, or for operations with limited volume. Both are available with optional drainboards for added workspace.

Select Griffin Products sinks are ADA and TAS compliant, including specific Brazos handwash sinks and Blanco wash station models with 6-inch bowl depths and accessible configurations. ADA compliance is important for public-facing facilities, healthcare environments, and any location subject to accessibility requirements. Always verify model-specific compliance using available specification sheets.

Yes. Griffin Products offers fully custom and special order sink fabrication. You can submit a drawing or description for a tailored solution — including custom bowl sizes, compartment counts, drainboard configurations, and gauge options. Custom orders are available in both 14GA and 16GA stainless steel across compartment, handwash, utility, and wash station categories.