Correctional Kitchen Equipment & Secure Foodservice Systems

Durable, tamper-resistant equipment paired with security-cleared installation teams—built specifically for jails, prisons, and detention facilities.
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What Makes Correctional Kitchens Unique High-Volume Production

Facilities routinely prepare 2,000–10,000+ meals per day, often within tight serving windows dictated by custody schedules. 

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Security Risk
High Turnover Labor
Continuous Operation
Strict Compliance Requirements

Complete Correctional Foodservice Systems

This is the core differentiator. Correctional buyers don’t want piecemeal gear; they want a system that works in a secure environment.
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System 1:
Custom Development
  • High-volume ovens, steamers, kettles
  • Anti-tamper controls
  • Simple operator interfaces for rotating inmate labor
  • Reinforced construction
System 2:
Dishroom & Trayline Security System
  • Tamper-proof soiled tray conveyors
  • Tray return flow design
  • Flight/conveyor dish machines
  • Enclosed dishtables
  • Chemical control protocols
System 3:
Meal Delivery & Housing Unit Distribution System
  • Insulated trays (non-weaponizable)
  • Locking transport carts
  • Tamper-resistant hinges & latches
  • Pre-mapped distribution routes
System 4:
Secure Storage, Refrigeration & Holding System
  • Correctional-spec refrigerators/freezers
  • Reinforced hinges
  • Lockable access panels
  • Temperature monitoring for HACCP
System 5:
Stainless Fixtures, Worktables & Support System
  • Welded, enclosed bases
  • Floor-mounted or fixed casters
  • Anti-ligature design
  • Secure sinks, prep tables, mop stations

Correctional Equipment Features That Matter

What makes it correctional?
Tamper-Resistant Design
  • Torx or spanner fasteners
  • Welded bases
  • No removable parts
  • Lockable panels
  • Recessed handles
Anti-Ligature Safety
  • Rounded corners
  • Recessed grab points
  • Guarded controls
Contraband Prevention
  • Enclosed cavities
  • No void spaces
  • Secure hatches
Durability Under Inmate Use
  • 14–12 gauge stainless
  • Reinforced hinges
  • Crash-resistant carts
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Partner Brands & Correctional Packages

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Transport carts, heated holding
Trayline, dishroom, conveyors
Trays, carts, insulated delivery
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Secure heated transport cabinets
Custom high-security fabrications

Secure Installation & Project Delivery

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Security-Cleared Installation Teams
  • Background checks
  • Escort protocols
  • Tool inventory logs
  • Restricted movement compliance
  • Approved PPE + clothing color rules
Correctional-Specific Installation Procedures
  • No loose packaging left behind
  • All tools accounted for
  • Anchoring/bolting to floor
  • Controlled demonstration / training
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do correctional kitchens need specialized equipment?
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Sample System Layouts

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Trayline Workflow
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Dishroom Flow
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Meal Delivery Routing
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Cookline + Secure Storage
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