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Restaurant Equipment for Columbus Kitchens
Columbus kitchens range from neighborhood diners and pizzerias to breweries, coffee shops, food halls and full-service restaurants. This site is from The Restaurant Warehouse, which sells new commercial refrigeration, prep tables, cooking equipment and ice machines and ships them to businesses in Columbus, Worthington, Dublin, Westerville, Hilliard, Grove City, Upper Arlington and across central Ohio.
Below, you'll find how food permits and plan review work for Columbus restaurants, equipment ideas by type of business, and tips for keeping a kitchen cold through the warm months. Questions? Call or text 206-419-5801.
Opening a Food Business in Columbus
All retail food businesses in the City of Columbus and Worthington must have a food service operation or retail food establishment license issued by Columbus Public Health (CPH), 240 Parsons Ave., Columbus, 614-645-6191. All new retail food businesses, and those making extensive alterations or remodels, must complete plan review. The steps:
Submit plans at least 30 days before construction. Include a complete set of drawings of the facility, a completed plan review application, a menu or list of food and beverage items, and the plan review fee.
Plan review. CPH reviews plans within 30 days of receiving an application and plan review fee.
Build and inspect. Get any building permits you need, use approved contractors for permitted work, and schedule your final inspection with CPH before opening.
Already licensed and just adding or replacing equipment? If the new piece doesn't need permits and doesn't change the flow of your operation, CPH has an Equipment Addition or Replacement form you can email instead of going through full plan review. Restaurants in other Franklin County suburbs work with their own local health department.
Inspectors look for commercial equipment certified to NSF/ANSI food equipment standards. Atosa equipment carries ETL Sanitation listing, which certifies to those standards.
Equipment by Type of Business
Burger joints
Griddle: the Atosa ATMG-36-NG, a 36-inch manual griddle, 90,000 BTU, for patties and buns.
Under the griddle: the MGF8450GR, a 48-inch two-drawer refrigerated chef base, 7.7 cu. ft.
Toppings: the MSF8302GR, a 48-inch two-door sandwich prep table, 12 pans, 13.4 cu. ft.
Fryer: the ATFS-40-NG, a 40 lb fryer, 102,000 BTU, with a WA300001 gas hose kit.
Shop griddles, chef bases and fryers. Each gas model on this page is a natural gas version, so confirm your fuel before you order.
Sandwich shops and barbecue
Atosa ATRC-36-NG: 36-inch radiant charbroiler, 105,000 BTU, for finishing meats
Atosa MBF8005GR: 52-inch two-door reach-in refrigerator, 43.2 cu. ft., for meats and sides
Atosa MBF8001GR: 29-inch one-door reach-in freezer, 21.4 cu. ft.
Atosa Mixrite ST2460EC: 24 x 60 stainless work table with undershelf for trimming and slicing
Shop reach-in refrigerators and work tables.
Pizzerias
Atosa MPF8202GR: 67-inch two-door pizza prep table, 9 pans, 18.5 cu. ft.
Atosa Mixrite ST2436EC: 24 x 36 stainless work table for dough
Atosa AUF48SD: 48-inch two-door undercounter freezer, 11.8 cu. ft.
Shop pizza prep tables.
Taquerias and Mexican restaurants
Atosa MSF8307GR: 60-inch two-door mega top, 24 pans, 17.2 cu. ft., for salsas, toppings and fillings
Atosa AGR-6B-NG: 36-inch six-burner range with oven, 219,000 BTU, for beans, rice and sauces
Atosa AUR48D4: 48-inch four-drawer undercounter refrigerator, 12.2 cu. ft., for the line
Shop sandwich prep tables and ovens and ranges.
Breweries, taprooms and bars
Atosa MKC58GR: 58-inch keg cooler, 2 half barrels, 4 taps
Atosa MKC23GR: 23-inch keg cooler, 1 half barrel, 2 taps
Atosa MBB69GGR: 68-inch two glass door back bar cooler, 21.5 cu. ft.
Atosa SBB69SGGRAUS2: 68-inch shallow back bar cooler with sliding glass doors, 18.6 cu. ft.
Shop back bar coolers.
Coffee shops and grab-and-go
Atosa AUR48SD: 48-inch two-door undercounter refrigerator, 11.8 cu. ft., for milk and dairy
Atosa MCF8705GR: 27-inch one glass door merchandiser, 19.1 cu. ft., for bottled drinks
Atosa MCF8707GR: 54-inch two glass door merchandiser, 44.8 cu. ft., for grab-and-go
Shop glass door merchandisers and undercounter refrigerators.
Ice cream and frozen treats
Atosa MCF8703ES: 54-inch two glass door freezer, 44.8 cu. ft., for ice cream and frozen treats
Atosa AUF27SD: 27-inch one-door undercounter freezer, 6.4 cu. ft.
Shop freezers.
Keeping a Columbus Kitchen Cold
Ohio summers get warm and humid, and a hot kitchen makes refrigeration and ice machines work harder. A few practical steps help:
Give refrigeration room to breathe. Follow each unit's clearance requirements and keep it away from fryers, ranges and ovens.
Keep doors closed. Drawers under the line, like the AUR48D4, let cooks grab what they need without opening a full door.
Size ice for your busiest days. Pick an ice machine for peak summer traffic, not an average day.
Keep coils clean. Follow the manufacturer's cleaning schedule for condenser coils and ice machines.
Choosing an ice machine
Undercounter ice machines like the YRU0140A-161 (140 lb per 24 hours) and YRU0280A-161 (280 lb per 24 hours) fit under a counter with a built-in 88 lb bin. For more ice, a modular head sits on a separate bin: the YRS0350A-161 (350 lb per 24 hours) and YRS0450A-161 (450 lb per 24 hours) are 23-inch, 115V heads for the BYR0300 300 lb bin, and the 31-inch YRM0600A-261 (600 lb per 24 hours) and YRM0800A-261 (800 lb per 24 hours) run on 208-230V and go on the BYR0400 400 lb bin. Add a 3M ICE120-S water filter system to help protect against scale. Shop ice machines.
Choosing Cold Storage
Start with how much you store and where your cooks need it. One-door reach-ins like the MBF8004GR fit a 29-inch space, two-door models like the MBF8005GR fit a 52-inch space with 43.2 cu. ft., and the MBF8006GR is a 78-inch three-door reach-in refrigerator, 64.9 cu. ft. If you need refrigeration and freezing in one spot, the MBF8129GR combines both in a single 52-inch cabinet. Atosa reach-ins like the MBF8005GR carry a warranty of 3 years parts and labor and 5 years on the compressor.
Building Your Equipment List for Plan Review
Columbus Public Health reviews your facility drawings and equipment before you build, so it helps to know your equipment early. Build the list by area:
Storage: reach-in refrigerators and freezers, sized by the wall space you have.
Prep: prep tables and work tables, with a hand sink nearby.
Cooking: each piece of the line with its gas type and BTUs, plus the hood that covers it.
Ice and drinks: ice machines, bins, coolers and merchandisers, with the water lines and floor drains they need.
Sinks: hand sinks like the Atosa Mixrite SH12 (12-inch, knob handles) or SH15 (15-inch, wrist blade handles). Shop sinks.
Before you order, measure every doorway and turn between the curb and each unit's spot, and check each product page for dimensions, voltage and gas type. Send us your measurements at 206-419-5801 and we'll help you compare.
Utilities Checklist
Gas: confirm natural gas or propane, and whether the supply can carry the total BTUs of your line.
Electrical: list each unit's voltage. Larger ice machines like the YRM heads need 208-230V, so check your panel before adding them.
Water and drains: ice machines and sinks need water lines, and ice machines need a floor drain nearby.
Airflow: keep refrigeration and ice machines out of closets and away from heat sources, and follow each unit's clearance requirements.
Shipping to Columbus
Atosa equipment orders of $500 and up ship free by freight with liftgate service to business addresses in the lower 48 states. Smaller Atosa orders ship for a $50 flat rate, and residential addresses add $60. Most Atosa refrigerators, freezers and gas equipment ship in one business day and typically arrive in one to two business days after that. Delivery is curbside, so plan to have help moving each unit inside. If equipment arrives non-functional, we send a service tech. If it arrives damaged, we accept a return or arrange a free replacement, so note any damage on the delivery receipt. See the shipping policy.
Columbus Restaurant Equipment FAQ
Do you deliver to Columbus?
Yes. Atosa equipment orders of $500 and up ship free by freight with liftgate service to business addresses in the lower 48 states, including Columbus and central Ohio.
Who licenses restaurants in Columbus?
Columbus Public Health licenses retail food businesses in Columbus and Worthington, 240 Parsons Ave., 614-645-6191.
When should I submit plans in Columbus?
At least 30 days before construction. CPH reviews plans within 30 days of receiving the application and fee.
Do I need plan review just to add equipment?
Not always. If the equipment doesn't need permits and doesn't change your flow, CPH has an Equipment Addition or Replacement form.
Is delivery curbside?
Yes. Delivery is curbside, so have help ready to move each unit inside.
Do you sell used equipment?
No. We sell new equipment with manufacturer warranties.
Do you install equipment?
No. Use a licensed plumber, electrician or gas fitter for hookups.
What payment methods do you accept?
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Bitcoin.
Have a question about your space? Call or text 206-419-5801.
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