Carter-Hoffmann CD260H Heated Dish Storage Cart | 252-Plate Capacity | NSF Certified

Overview

The Carter-Hoffmann CD260H Heated Dish Storage Cart is a purpose-built solution for new restaurants and foodservice operations that need reliable, high-capacity heated plate storage during service. With a rotary rack design and an enclosed cabinet featuring a hinged top and doors, this cart holds up to 252 12" plates, keeping dishes warm, dry, and protected before they reach the pass. For entrepreneurs focused on a fast and compliant restaurant opening, the CD260H delivers commercial kitchen equipment performance you can count on.

Key Features

• High capacity: Stores up to 252 plates (12" max diameter), reducing turnaround time for busy dinner services.
• Rotary rack design: Smooth rotation improves access to plates and speeds plating operations during service peaks.
• Enclosed cabinet with hinged top & doors: Protects plates from contamination and helps maintain consistent temperatures for foodservice safety.
• Stainless steel base & dividers: Durable, easy-to-clean surfaces built for commercial-grade use and long service life.
• Mobility: Heavy-duty 5" casters for effortless maneuvering across the kitchen—reposition the cart where you need it most.
• Certifications: NSF certified and cUL listed for compliance with health and safety standards in professional kitchens.
• Space-conscious footprint: Designed to integrate into tight kitchen layouts and kitchen buildouts without sacrificing capacity.
• Dish dividers: Poker-chip style dividers protect plate edges and keep everything organized for fast service.

Built for Commercial Success

The CD260H is engineered to withstand the demands of a busy restaurant environment. Constructed with robust stainless steel components and commercial-grade hardware, this unit minimizes downtime and maintenance needs so you can focus on service and growth. When paired with Concept Services' sourcing, inspection, and professional installation, the cart becomes a dependable part of your operational backbone—helping you protect your investment and maximize return as you scale.

Specifications at a Glance

Model: Carter-Hoffmann CD260H (Middleby)
Type: Heated Dish Storage Cart, rotary, enclosed
Capacity: 252 plates (12" max diameter)
Construction: Stainless steel base & dividers
Dividers: Rotating rack with poker-chip style dividers
Mobility: 5" casters
Cabinet: Enclosed with hinged top & doors
Certifications: NSF certified, cUL listed

Why Restaurant Owners Choose This

You need equipment that speeds up your restaurant opening and then performs consistently day after day. The Carter-Hoffmann CD260H answers both needs: it reduces handling time during service, protects plates for health-code compliance, and offers the rugged construction required in commercial kitchen equipment. Concept Services not only sources this NSF certified cart for you, we inspect it, install it properly, and stand behind it with ongoing support—so your kitchen buildout stays on schedule and your restaurant opens on time.

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