Why 304 Stainless Is the Gold Standard in Commercial Kitchens
Walk into any professional kitchen — restaurant, school, hospital, commissary — and you’ll notice one thing right away:
Stainless steel everywhere.
But not just any stainless. 304 stainless — usually in a #4 brushed finish.
At RJ Metals, we fabricate hundreds of food-service components from 304 because it’s strong, easy to clean, and built to meet code. Here’s why 304 stainless is still the first choice in commercial kitchens.
✅ 1. It’s Food-Safe and Health-Code Approved
304 stainless is non-porous, corrosion-resistant, and won’t react with acidic ingredients like vinegar or citrus.
It’s NSF-approved for:
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Prep tables
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Sinks
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Shelving
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Splash guards
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Wall cladding
We use 304 because it meets the health department’s requirements — and it holds up for years.
✅ 2. Easy to Clean. Hard to Damage.
304 #4 stainless has a brushed finish that hides fingerprints, resists scratches, and wipes down fast.
That’s critical in high-traffic environments where hygiene and appearance both matter.
✅ 3. Looks Clean. Stays Clean.
The clean, modern look of 304 stainless never goes out of style — and never looks worn out. It keeps your kitchen looking:
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Professional
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Compliant
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Presentable to inspectors and customers
✅ 4. We Fabricate It to Fit Your Space
At RJ Metals, we laser cut and form 304 stainless in-house — so you can get:
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Custom sink panels
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Prep station backsplashes
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Exhaust hood trim
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Wall caps and edges
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Fryer shields and corner guards
Everything we make is cut to size, with smooth welds and food-safe finishes.
💬 RJ Metals Insight:
“Stainless is the standard — but only when it’s fabricated right. We build kitchen components that meet code, hold up to daily use, and still look sharp on opening day.”
📞 Ready to Build Your Kitchen the Right Way?
Let’s fabricate clean. Fabricate local. And fabricate to code — with 304 stainless that’s built to last.
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