The Carlisle PCD31202 Carlisle Soup Bowl 12 Oz. 9" Dia. is a durable, high-performance foodservice utensil designed for commercial kitchens requiring reliable, everyday use. Crafted from polycarbonate, this 9-inch white bowl offers exceptional resistance to stains, chips, and breakage, making it ideal for busy restaurant, cafeteria, and catering environments. Engineered to withstand temperatures from -40°F to 212°F, it is dishwasher safe and recyclable, providing a sustainable and maintenance-friendly solution for food presentation and service needs.
Top Carlisle PCD31202 Features
The Carlisle PCD31202 soup bowl combines high durability with practical functionality, making it suitable for versatile foodservice applications. Its stackability enhances storage efficiency, while the stain, break, and chip resistance improve longevity in high-demand settings. Engineered from polycarbonate, the bowl maintains clarity and robustness through frequent dishwashing cycles and temperature fluctuations, supporting seamless workflow integration in commercial kitchens.
- Robust polycarbonate construction for high durability
- Resists staining, chipping, and breaking, ideal for high-volume use
- Stackable design for efficient storage in busy foodservice environments
- Safe for dishwashers, simplifying cleaning and maintenance routines
- Temperature resistant from -40°F to 212°F, suitable for hot and cold foods
Suitable for medium-volume restaurant operations requiring durable, dishwasher-safe dinnerware.
Caroline PCD31202 Technical Specs
The Carlisle PCD31202 soup bowl features a 12-ounce capacity within a 9-inch diameter polycarbonate shell, providing a lightweight yet sturdy profile (weighing approximately 0.4 lbs). Designed with a height of 1.62 inches, it offers excellent heat and cold resistance up to 212°F and -40°F respectively. The bowl's construction ensures reliable performance in high-demand settings, with a maximum safe temperature handling range, and it is fully recyclable, supporting eco-friendly operations. Its NSF listing and dishwasher compatibility enhance sanitation and workflow efficiency, especially in fast-paced foodservice environments.
- Capacity: 12 ounces for versatile soup or salad service
- Material: Polycarbonate for toughness and clarity
- Color: White, with a stackable, space-saving design
- Dimensions: 9" diameter x 1.62" height
- Weight: 0.4 lbs per bowl
- Temperature Range: -40°F to 212°F for hot and cold applications
- Dishwasher Safe: Yes, facilitating rapid cleaning
- Stackable: Yes, for efficient storage
Electrical Compatibility & Setup: N/A
Construction & Finish: Polycarbonate, white
Food Safety: Material compliant with industry standards, recyclable
Usage Compatibility: Suitable for hot and cold foods, dishwasher cleaning
Maintenance: Dishwasher safe, stackable design for easy storage
What is a commercial soup bowl?
A commercial soup bowl is a durable, high-capacity dishware designed for frequent, heavy-duty use in foodservice settings such as restaurants, cafeterias, and catering operations. The Carlisle PCD31202 is an example of a reliable, polycarbonate bowl featuring a 12 oz. capacity and measuring 9 inches in diameter. Its sturdy construction, resistance to staining and chipping, and temperature tolerance make it suitable for serving hot soups and cold salads in high-volume environments. Typically installed in fast-paced dining areas, it ensures longevity andEase of cleaning in busy kitchens while maintaining presentation quality and sanitation standards.
Top plastic soup bowls for high-volume foodservice settings
Designed for medium-volume restaurant workflows, the Carlisle PCD31202 plastic soup bowl offers a robust build and reliable function, making it ideal for institutional and commercial kitchens requiring durable, stackable dinnerware. Variants like this are best suited for cafeteria, café, and catering operations where frequent usage and ease of cleaning are priorities.
- Operation type — moderate throughput in busy dining settings
- Kitchen setting — compact commercial spaces and cafeterias
- Foodservice category — versatile for soups, salads, and cereals
- Workload qualifier — medium-volume daily operations
- Use case — efficient meal portioning and presentation in institutional environments
Why Choose Carlisle PCD31202?
Compared to other commercial dinnerware, the Carlisle PCD31202 offers superior impact resistance, temperature tolerance, and stackability, all in a lightweight polycarbonate form. Its dishwasher-safe design and recyclability enhance sanitation and environmental sustainability, while its compact footprint fits seamlessly into high-volume foodservice operations, improving workflow and presentation consistency.
- Self-contained, durable polycarbonate construction for long-term use
- Enhanced resistance to staining, chipping, and breaking for high-demand environments
- Optimized for quick cleaning and sanitation with dishwasher compatibility
- Lightweight design minimizes handling fatigue in fast-paced kitchens
- Space-efficient, stackable format ideal for limited storage areas