Professional dishwashers are an essential hygiene appliance in every restaurant, canteen or café where fast and efficient dishwashing is required. BHS offers dishwashing machines for small and medium-sized businesses, hood-type dishwashers for high-throughput kitchens, glasswashers for the bar area and tunnel dishwashing machines for large canteens. Pot washers are also available for heavy kitchen utensils.
BHS supplies professional dishwashers to restaurants, hotels, canteens and catering businesses. A professional dishwasher differs from a domestic model in cycle duration (1–3 minutes), higher washing temperature and disinfection efficiency, which meets HACCP requirements for the sanitation of food-contact dishes. A properly selected dishwasher saves staff time and ensures a consistently high hygiene standard.
Dishwashing is one of the most critical and mandatory hygiene operations in a professional kitchen. HACCP requires that food-contact dishes and utensils are effectively washed and disinfected. A professional dishwasher performs this much faster and more efficiently than manual washing, using high temperatures and professional washing and disinfection chemicals. BHS offers a full range of professional dishwashers to HoReCa businesses – from compact bar glasswashers to high-capacity tunnel systems for large canteens.
Types of dishwashers
Dishwashing machines – the most common type in restaurants with 50–200 seats. Cycle time 1–3 min, standard washing rack 500×500 mm. Hood-type dishwashers – larger capacity, suitable for taller items (pots, pans, trays), faster cycle. Glasswashers – compact, designed for washing glasses, cups and bar dishes in the bar work area. Tunnel (conveyor) dishwashing machines – high-capacity equipment for large volumes of dishes in canteens and large restaurants. Pot washers – durable equipment for washing large pots, pans and baking trays.
HACCP and disinfection
HACCP requires that the dishwashing process ensures complete disinfection. Professional dishwashers operate with a washing temperature of 55°C–65°C and a rinsing temperature of 82°C–90°C – this high rinsing temperature provides thermal disinfection, which meets HACCP requirements and usually makes the use of additional chemical disinfectants unnecessary. The dispenser automatically supplies washing and rinse aids in the correct dose for each cycle. It is important to clean filters regularly and disinfect the inside of the machine, as accumulated deposits can become a breeding ground for bacteria. BHS also offers professional kitchen chemicals for dishwashers.
HoReCa usage scenarios
A small café with 20–30 seats can manage with a compact dishwashing machine – one shift per day, 20–30 washing cycles. A restaurant with 80–120 seats requires a higher-capacity machine with an efficient rinsing system and a washing time of 90–120 seconds. In a large canteen serving 500+ meals per day, a tunnel dishwashing machine ensures continuous washing, which a standard dishwashing machine cannot provide. In bars, a glasswasher is a central appliance – glasses must be cleaned within minutes before the next drink. BHS helps choose a dishwasher according to the business’s daily volume, types of dishes and available kitchen space.
Frequently asked questions
Which dishwasher should be chosen for a restaurant with 60 seats? For a restaurant with 60 seats, a dishwashing machine with a cycle time of 60–90 seconds and a capacity of 40–60 racks per hour is optimal. It is important to consider not only the number of meals but also the type of dishes – large pans and pots require a hood-type or taller model.
How often should a professional dishwasher be cleaned? Filters should be cleaned after each shift. Full machine disinfection – at least once a week. Limescale deposits should be removed with a special acid cleaning agent once a month or more frequently in hard water conditions.
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.