The Cambro 1216D538 Dietary Tray For Patient Feeding 12" X 16" is a rugged and reliable rectangular fiberglass tray designed for precise patient meal service in healthcare and institutional environments. This durable food service tray measures 12 inches by 16 inches, featuring a low profile and low slope edge for enhanced ease of handling and caregiver efficiency. Its high-impact fiberglass construction provides excellent longevity and resistance to impact damage, making it suitable for high-use settings. Dishwasher safe and constructed with material safe for repeated cleaning, this tray ensures sanitation in busy medical and foodservice applications. Its simple yet functional design supports hygienic feeding operations while maintaining a lightweight form factor for staff handling. The tray’s white cottage color complements institutional aesthetics, and its technical specifications include a weight of 13.75 lbs, making it manageable for routine use without compromising strength or durability.
Top Cambro 1216D538 Features
The Cambro 1216D538 Dietary Tray offers a high-impact fiberglass surface that withstands frequent washing and handling in healthcare, long-term care, and hospital foodservice operations. Its rectangular shape with low profile and low slope edges enhances stability on trays and carts, facilitating efficient workflow in patient meal delivery. Designed for durability, the tray is dishwasher safe and resistant to chipping or cracking, ensuring long-term use in demanding facilities. Ideal for high-volume sanitation routines, its lightweight fiberglass construction supports staff ergonomics. The tray’s white cottage finish ensures a professional appearance suited for institutional environments. Its precise dimensions enable seamless stacking, storage, and integration into existing tray systems, optimizing foodservice throughput.
- Durable fiberglass material resists impact and repeated washing in hospital environments.
- Rectangular 12"x16" design ensures compatibility with standard tray carts and stacking racks.
- Low profile, low slope edge enhances stability during patient feeding tasks.
- Dishwasher safe construction simplifies cleaning and sanitation procedures.
- Lightweight at 13.75 lbs improves handling and reduces staff fatigue during service workflows.
Designed for healthcare and institutional foodservice providers requiring strong, hygienic feeding trays with easy maintenance and consistent performance.
1216D538 Technical Specs
The Cambro 1216D538 dietary tray features a robust fiberglass construction finished in white cottage color, optimized for frequent cleaning in demanding environments. Its dimensions are 12 inches by 16 inches, with a height profile designed for ergonomic handling. The tray weighs 13.75 lbs, providing a manageable weight for staff while maintaining high impact resistance. It is dishwasher safe, supporting quick turnaround and sanitation cycles essential in healthcare foodservice settings. The tray’s impact-resistant fiberglass withstands bumps and impacts typical in hospital use, with a maximum operating temperature suitable for standard cleaning procedures. Its materials and finish are selected for compatibility with hospital-grade cleaning agents, and it is designed to integrate seamlessly with tray carts and feeding stations supporting 12" x 16" standard meal service. The tray does not feature any electrical or refrigeration components, focusing purely on durable meal presentation. Its NSF-listed chemistry ensures safe, repeated cleaning without degradation or contamination risk.
- Material: Reinforced fiberglass for impact durability and longevity
- Dimensions: 12" x 16" rectangular shape, perfect for standard tray carts
- Weight: 13.75 lbs for ease of handling by staff
- Finish: White cottage color designed for professional environments
- Temperature Range: Suitable for standard cleaning and usage temperatures
- Electrical requirements: None applicable as it is non-electric
- Construction: Fiberglass composite with impact-resistant finish
- Dimensions: 12 inches by 16 inches, rectangular profile for stacking compatibility
- Capacity: Supports standard patient meal portions in healthcare settings
- Usage Environment: Ideal for hospitals, nursing homes, and institutional kitchens
- Cleaning Routine: Dishwasher-compatible for daily sanitation
What is a commercial dietary tray?
A commercial dietary tray is a durable, functional platform used for meal presentation and service in healthcare facilities, hospitals, and institutional kitchens. Designed for repeated use, it features impact-resistant materials like fiberglass and-standard dimensions such as 12" x 16". Cambro 1216D538 dietary tray is ideal for high-traffic environments, facilitating hygienic handling and efficient meal delivery. Its construction supports quick cleaning and sanitation, making it suitable for hospital, long-term care, and healthcare foodservice operations requiring reliable, standardized feeding solutions.
Top Dietary Trays for Healthcare Foodservice Environments
Designed for healthcare and institutional foodservice, the Cambro 1216D538 dietary tray provides robust impact resistance, functional size, and ease of cleaning for patient feeding operations in hospital, nursing home, or clinic settings. It supports moderate workloads and ensures sanitary handling during high-volume meal service. Cambro 1216D538 is well-suited for use in busy healthcare environments requiring reliable, lightweight, and dishwasher-safe feeding trays.
- Operation Type — healthcare institutions and patient feeding operations
- Kitchen Type — institutional kitchens and hospital tray lines
- Foodservice Category — patient care and dietary service
- Workload Qualifier — moderate throughput with frequent sanitation
- Use Case — supporting hygienic, efficient patient meal delivery
Why Choose Cambro 1216D538 Dietary Tray?
Cambro 1216D538 stands out among dietary trays with its impact-resistant fiberglass construction, lightweight design, and seamless integration with standard foodservice systems. Its durable, dishwasher-safe build ensures longevity and sanitation, reducing replacement cost and downtime. The tray’s ergonomic profile and scratch-resistant surface optimize workflow in demanding healthcare environments, elevating operational efficiency beyond standard models.
- Compared to plastic trays, it offers superior impact resistance and longevity
- Its low profile design enhances stacking and storage efficiency
- Fiberglass construction reduces replacement frequency in busy settings
- Commercial kitchen-ready with uniform dimensions for seamless integration
- Hygienic, dishwasher-safe surface supports rigorous sanitation routines
