Sterling Pro SPIF700 171 Ltr Single Door Fish Storage Cabinet

The Sterling Pro SPIF700 is a purpose-built fish storage cabinet designed specifically for the demands of storing fresh fish in a commercial kitchen environment. Unlike standard refrigeration, it is constructed to handle the corrosive nature of fish storage — the coil and internal components are protected against the ammonia naturally released by fish, which would quickly degrade a conventional refrigerator. The cabinet holds 171 litres of usable space across a single door configuration, supplied with seven fish boxes as standard.

In a busy kitchen, maintaining the integrity of fresh fish stock through a full service period is critical. This cabinet holds consistent, accurate temperatures through digital controls, giving the kitchen team confidence that product quality is being preserved from delivery through to service. Auto defrost reduces the manual maintenance burden, and the perforated stainless steel trays allow meltwater and liquid to drain away freely rather than pooling around the stock.

Practical benefits for day-to-day kitchen operation include:

• Full stainless steel construction inside and out — hygienic, durable, and straightforward to clean down
• Perforated trays prevent stock sitting in liquid, helping preserve quality and extend shelf life
• Castors fitted as standard for repositioning during cleaning and service prep
• Auto defrost removes the need for manual defrost cycles
• Digital temperature control for accurate, repeatable settings

This is a freestanding unit and the castors mean it can be positioned and moved with reasonable ease. It will require a suitable power supply and adequate ventilation clearance around the condenser. As with all refrigeration running in a commercial kitchen environment, ambient temperature in the room will affect performance, so placement away from direct heat sources such as ovens or fryers is advisable. The unit is suited to kitchens where fish storage is a regular operational requirement rather than occasional use.

The SPIF700 is well suited to fishmongers, seafood restaurants, hotel kitchens, and any operation that handles fresh fish on a daily basis. For sites with higher throughput or larger fish volumes, a wider or multi-door configuration may be more appropriate. Conversely, for smaller operations with limited space, a compact fish storage option may be worth considering.

If you are unsure whether this cabinet is the right fit for your storage volumes or kitchen layout, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you place an order.