Hoshizaki K220R Compact 123 Ltr Undercounter Single Door Fridge

The Hoshizaki K220R is a compact single-door undercounter refrigerator designed to sit beneath a standard worktop and provide reliable chilled storage where floor and bench space is limited. It is part of Hoshizaki's Compact series — a range built for smaller kitchens and supplementary storage roles rather than high-volume primary refrigeration.

In a working kitchen, this unit performs most naturally as a prep-line fridge or a dedicated ingredient cabinet close to the pass. It is not built for the punishing throughput of a main cold store, but for the role it is designed for — keeping fresh ingredients accessible and correctly chilled through a busy service — it performs consistently. The automatic defrost function means stable temperatures are maintained without staff needing to intervene, which is a practical advantage in a compact cabinet that may see frequent door openings during service.

From a day-to-day operational standpoint, Hoshizaki's attention to hygiene construction is evident in this model:

• One-piece inner lining with seamless surfaces reduces harbourage points and speeds up cleaning
• Removable door seal allows thorough cleaning without specialist tools
• Rounded internal corners and base minimise time spent on end-of-day cleaning routines
• Full-height integrated handle provides easy one-handed access during a busy service

Being an undercounter cabinet, adequate ventilation clearance around the condenser is important — restricted airflow in a tight alcove or enclosed run of furniture will affect both cooling performance and running costs. It runs on a standard single-phase supply, so electrical installation is straightforward in most kitchens, but it is worth confirming ventilation clearances before the unit is positioned in a confined space.

This cabinet is well suited to small cafés, sandwich bars, pub kitchens, hotel serveries, and similar operations where storage volumes are modest and space is at a premium. It also works well as a secondary fridge in a medium-sized kitchen — a dedicated dairy or prep ingredient unit positioned close to the cooking line when the main cold store is at the other end of the kitchen. For operations with higher storage demands or heavier daily usage, a larger-capacity cabinet would be worth considering.

If you would like to talk through whether this unit is the right fit for your kitchen layout and service volumes, the team is glad to help before you commit to an order.