Dish Drying Racks with Drip Tray

A dish drying rack with drip tray is a comprehensive solution for drying dishes in professional kitchens. The rack is positioned above a sink or drain, while the tray collects water dripping from the dishes and channels it back into the waste pipe. This combination prevents water from accumulating on the floor or work surface beneath the rack, reducing the risk of slipping and moisture in the work environment. The model is suitable for high-traffic dishwashing areas in large kitchens where dish flow is high and hygiene is a priority.

How the drip tray works

The drip tray is a stainless steel basin with small edges, positioned directly beneath the rack’s grid. When dishes are placed on the rack to dry, water dripping from them falls through the grid’s holes onto the tray. The tray’s sloped base or drain pipe directs the collected water towards the sink, sink basin or waste pipe, ensuring the water never reaches the floor surface. The tray is regularly emptied and disinfected—it is easily removable from its mountings. Stainless steel ensures the tray’s durability and disinfectability. With a very high volume of dishes, it is recommended to empty it more frequently than the standard interval.

HACCP advantages and hygiene

The drip tray provides important advantages in terms of hygiene and workplace safety. The HACCP standard requires that dishwashing areas prevent standing water on the floor, which is a breeding ground for bacteria. The tray directly meets this requirement—water is collected and channelled away rather than allowed to spread across the floor. The risk of slipping from a wet floor is significantly reduced, improving workplace safety. Stainless steel throughout the construction ensures full disinfectability with standard chemical agents. Regular disinfection is simple: rinse the rack with a hose, remove the tray, wash and disinfect it separately.

When a drip tray is necessary

A dish drying rack with drip tray is particularly necessary in several situations. In large kitchens with a high volume of dishes, where many dishes are dried simultaneously and the amount of water is significant. In areas where the floor covering is slippery or the risk of slipping is high. In kitchens with HACCP audits, where floor moisture is strictly controlled. In spaces with limited ventilation, where moisture accumulates more quickly. See also Dish Drying Racks, which are more suitable for spaces with good ventilation and drainage directly beneath the rack.

HoReCa applications

The rack with drip tray is used in various HoReCa settings. In the busy dishwashing areas of large restaurants, where rapid turnover between lunch and dinner service requires fast and efficient dish drying. In hotel banquet kitchens, where hundreds of dishes need to be dried in a short time. In hospital and institutional canteens, where strict hygiene control is mandatory. In catering businesses, where dishes are washed and dried before each service. The rack is part of the Wall Shelves range, which includes various models for different kitchen needs.

Frequently asked questions

Is the drip tray removable for cleaning? Yes—the drip tray is designed to be easily removed for disinfection purposes. Regular cleaning of the tray is recommended once a day or more frequently in cases of intensive use, to prevent the build-up of organic matter and deposits on the tray’s base.

Can the drip tray overflow with intensive use? With a very high volume of dishes, this is possible, so it is recommended to check the tray’s fill level more frequently during peak times. The tray is designed for the water volume of a normal drying cycle, not for a continuous flow of water.

Why choose BHS?

BHS – Baltic HoReCa Solutions supplies professional equipment for restaurants, cafés, hotels and canteens: more than 20,000 products from many manufacturers. Our specialists help you choose the right equipment and spare parts for your kitchen or bar.

Delivery

We deliver across the European Union. Delivery time and cost depend on the order volume and destination — contact the BHS team for an exact price and lead time.