Carter-Hoffmann DF1220-5 Heated Pass-Thru Cabinet | 5-Shelf Mobile Holding | Commercial Grade

Overview

The Carter-Hoffmann DF1220-5 is a heavy-duty, doorless pass-thru heated holding cabinet engineered for busy foodservice operations and new restaurant openings. With five individually heated shelves and digital controls, this cabinet is ideal for staging plated food, holding hotel pans, and keeping product at safe service temperatures. Constructed in stainless steel and built to commercial kitchen standards, the DF1220-5 helps you streamline your kitchen flow so you can open on schedule and maintain consistent quality during service. Concept Services partners with you to source, inspect, install, and support this unit so it integrates into your kitchen buildout with minimal delay.

Key Features

• Five individually heated shelves — Maintain separate timers and temperatures for different menu items to preserve quality and avoid cross-holding errors.
• Holds (5) 12" x 20" or (10) 6" x 20" pans — Flexible capacity for banquet, catering, and high-volume service.
• Doorless pass-thru design — End-loaded configuration improves flow between prep and service stations for faster turnaround during peak periods.
• Digital controls & individual shelf timers — Precise temperature management and programmable timing help reduce waste and ensure food safety.
• Stackable & mobile — Stackable design and 3" swivel casters with brakes make positioning and reconfiguration easy during your kitchen buildout.
• Stainless steel construction — Durable, easy-to-clean surfaces meet commercial sanitation expectations and stand up to daily abuse.
• cETLus & ETL-Sanitation certified — Built to recognized safety and sanitation standards for foodservice environments.
• Removable food covers — Built-in covers on each shelf protect product and simplify cleaning.

Built for Commercial Success

The DF1220-5 is engineered for the demands of high-volume foodservice. Its robust construction and reliable heating components deliver years of dependable operation, lowering lifecycle cost and minimizing downtime. For a new restaurant, that reliability translates directly into fewer service interruptions and lower repair expenses—critical when every seat and every service matters. Concept Services inspects each unit before delivery and coordinates professional installation, ensuring the cabinet is integrated safely with your utilities and workflow so you can move from construction to revenue faster.

Specifications at a Glance

Model: Carter-Hoffmann DF1220-5
Type: Heated, doorless, pass-thru, mobile holding cabinet
Capacity: (5) 12" x 20" pans or (10) 6" x 20" pans
Shelves: 5 individually heated shelves with removable food covers
Construction: Stainless steel exterior and interior
Mobility: 3" swivel casters with brakes
Certifications: cETLus, ETL-Sanitation
Controls: Digital temperature control, individual shelf timers

Why Restaurant Owners Choose This

You choose equipment that reduces risk and shortens your path to opening. The DF1220-5 supports quick service rhythms with a pass-thru layout that speeds transfer of product from production to service lines. Its proven durability and straightforward controls mean staff adoption is fast, training time is reduced, and consistent results follow. When paired with Concept Services' sourcing, inspection, and installation expertise, the DF1220-5 becomes a reliable component of your kitchen buildout—helping you hit opening targets and protect your investment.