The MFF wall-mounted single-bowl stainless steel sink with dishwasher feed-through and left-hand drainer (depth 600 mm) is designed to integrate directly inline with a professional hood or conveyor dishwasher. It provides a large pre-rinse bowl (500×400×250 mm) for pre-washing before the machine cycle, and the left-hand drainer receives clean crockery exiting the machine — completing the full soiled-to-clean washing chain in one compact wall-mounted station. Priced at €827 excl. VAT, it is the complete dishwasher-feed wall sink solution in the MFF professional range.
AISI 304 stainless steel — the professional kitchen standard
AISI 304 is the benchmark grade for professional catering equipment. Its 18% chromium and 8% nickel alloy composition provides superior resistance to corrosion, oxidation, and the aggressive cycle of cleaning and sanitising chemicals used in commercial kitchens. Unlike grade 201 alternatives or coated steel products, AISI 304 maintains its structural integrity and food-safe surface properties throughout years of intensive daily use.
For a professional washing station, the material grade directly affects three operational factors:
- Hygiene: The smooth, non-porous surface of AISI 304 does not harbour bacteria. It is easily cleaned and disinfected to food industry standards — including with chlorine-based sanitisers that would corrode lesser grades of steel.
- Durability: AISI 304 resists the combination of hard water, descalers, detergents and mechanical scrubbing that characterise daily use at a professional wash station. A correctly specified AISI 304 sink will last 10–15 years in normal commercial use.
- Regulatory compliance: AISI 304 is explicitly listed in Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on food hygiene as a suitable material for food-contact equipment surfaces. A non-compliant material at the wash station can result in a failed food hygiene inspection.
HACCP compliance at the washing station
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) requires clear physical separation between dirty and clean zones at every stage of the food handling process. The washing station is a critical control point: cross-contamination between soiled dishes and clean equipment is one of the most common sources of food hygiene failures in kitchen inspections.
Single-bowl models are suitable for lower-throughput washing stations, prep sinks, and dedicated rinsing points. For full HACCP compliance in a primary dish-washing station, pair this sink with a separate rinsing basin or move up to a 2-bowl model in the range.
The integrated rear splashback is an important detail: horizontal surfaces are one of the first things food hygiene inspectors check for, as they trap water and food debris. The MFF splashback eliminates the gap between the sink and the wall — a common source of bacterial accumulation in kitchens with standard-format sinks.
The left-hand drainer integrates air-drying directly into the station. The correct choice of drainer side depends on the direction of workflow in your kitchen: dirty crockery enters the station from the right and exits clean on the left — choose accordingly.
Installation and workspace integration
Wall-mounted installation keeps the floor area beneath the sink clear — a significant advantage in busy kitchens where floor cleaning and inspection are ongoing requirements. The sink is supplied without wall fixings; standard wall anchors and screws (not included) are used to fix the unit to a masonry or studwork wall at the correct working height.
Standard recommended height for a professional washing station is approximately 900 mm from floor to basin rim — this should be adjusted by +/- 50 mm to match the height of the operator and the adjacent work surfaces. Drain plumbing uses a standard 3½" (89 mm) waste outlet compatible with all standard commercial plumbing waste fittings.
The brushed stainless finish resists fingerprints and minor scratching, and does not require specialist cleaning products. Daily cleaning with a diluted all-purpose kitchen cleaner is sufficient; weekly descaling with a food-safe descaler will maintain the drain and basin surface in optimum condition.
Who is this sink for?
- Fast-food outlets and quick-service restaurants: A dedicated wash station for prep utensils, service equipment, and small cookware items. Wall-mounted, it clears the floor beneath for inspection and cleaning — increasingly a requirement under Egalim and DGAL inspection frameworks.
- Cafés, bakeries and snack bars: Clean cups, prep surfaces, and small utensils at a single station. The compact wall-mounted format fits into service counters and back-bar spaces where floor-standing units would be impractical.
- Dark kitchens and delivery operations: Production efficiency is paramount. A dedicated wash station — sized to the volume of utensils produced — prevents the bottleneck that forms when cooking equipment has to be cleaned ad hoc during service.
- Catering and institutional kitchens: Dedicated wash points in specific kitchen zones (prep area, pastry section, service counter) allow the main plonge to be reserved for high-throughput crockery washing.
Selecting the right configuration for your kitchen
| Type | Width | Depth | Bowls | Drainer | Best for |
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| Wall sink, no drainer | 600–800 mm | D600/D700 | 1 | — | Compact prep or rinsing point |
| Wall sink + drainer | 1000–1400 mm | D600/D700 | 1 | L or R | Complete 1-bowl wash and drain station |
| Wall sink, 2 bowls | 1000–1400 mm | D600/D700 | 2 | — | HACCP wash + rinse, draining rack alongside |
| Wall sink, 2 bowls + drainer | 1400–2000 mm | D600/D700 | 2 | L or R | Complete high-volume 3-stage wash station |
| DW-pass wall sink | — | D600/D700 | 1 or 2 | L or R | Pre-rinse station inline with dishwasher |
The depth choice — D600 vs D700 — primarily determines the size of items the bowls can accommodate. D600 (250–300 mm bowl depth) handles standard crockery, small pots and prep utensils. D700 (300–350 mm bowl depth) is required for large gastronorm containers, stockpots and catering trays. Contact us for advice on the right model for your volume and layout. Professional delivery throughout France and Europe.
