Restaurant Mats & Commercial Kitchen Floor Mats

Greasy and wet floors in kitchen and bar areas are inevitably a common occurrence. In order to help ensure customer and staff safety, the appropriate measures must be taken to make sure that your venue has the correct equipment to minimise slips, trips and falls in your venue. Investing in high-quality mats can reduce slip and fall accidents and ensure safety for all. At Mats4U, we have a range of top-quality, effective entrance matting for restaurants that will not only help to prevent slips but will also prevent dirt underfoot from being tracked into your restaurant or bar.

At Mats4U, we cover all angles of the food service industry, both front of house and behind the scenes in the kitchen, to help ensure your establishment is a safe place to both visit and work. For behind the scenes, our rubber non-slip mats with drainage holes are designed to provide traction from grease and oil spilt in the kitchen. Durable enough to endure high foot traffic without breaking down and crumbling. These are the perfect matting solution for a busy chef station.

Mats4U also has a range of anti-fatigue mats which work by effectively alleviating pressure to the muscles and joints which is essential for workers, such as chefs, who are standing all day. For the front of your restaurant and bar, you can stop dirt, water and bacteria being walked into the venue with a mat that matches the aesthetic of your interior. The Mats4U heavy duty logo mats are perfect for this – get your restaurant logo put onto a customised mat, to give style, cleanliness and safety.

Browse our extensive range of high-quality restaurant and commercial kitchen mats. Available in different sizes, colours and types. You can even request a free matting sample.

 

Benefits of Restaurant and Commercial Kitchen Mats

Floors in commercial kitchens, restaurants and bars are likely to be contaminated with foods and liquids. Here are some of the many benefits of using restaurant and commercial kitchen mats in the food service industry:

Controls the Risk of Slip and Fall Accidents

As kitchens, bars and restaurants are prone to food and drinks spillages, using non-slip safety mats is of paramount importance to prevent slip and fall accidents. Even the smallest drop of liquid is a threat to safety, particularly if the spillage is greasy or oily.  Rubber non-slip safety mats are both oil and grease resistant, making them ideal for food and drink handling environments and make an excellent anti-slip surface due to their high friction.

To prevent slips and falls in food and drink preparation areas, we recommend matting with drainage holes, so that any food or liquid falls beneath the standing surface to provide a safe walking surface.

Kill Germs and Bacteria

In restaurants, bars and commercial kitchens it is important to avoid cross-contamination and to avoid the spread of germs or bacteria. With food, grease and liquids dropping on kitchen and restaurant floors, this could induce the growth of germs and bacteria. Anti-Microbial mats which are treated to guard against micro-organisms and inhibit growth, are ideal for food and drink service environments. You will see a significant growth in hygiene standards when using our anti-fungal restaurant and kitchen mats.

Using entrance matting at the entrance to a restaurant or bar is also a great way to prevent germs and bacteria from entering your establishment. They can trap dirt at the door and avoid it from being tracked around the premises.

Protect Floors from Oil, Fats, Grease and Liquid

Due to the dynamic nature of restaurants and commercial kitchens, floors could quickly become damaged from spills, as well as foot traffic. Using matting throughout your establishment can help to protect the floors beneath from becoming damaged by spills or wear.  It is important to make sure that the matting is resistant to oils and grease, to ensure longevity, avoiding the need to replace the matting because it is no longer effective.

Ergonomic Features

Kitchen staff, chefs, and waitresses are constantly on their feet during their shifts. It’s likely that this can bring pain, discomfort and muscle fatigue among staff members. You’ll be delighted to know that anti-fatigue matting helps alleviate pain and stress on muscles. Not only will this offer comfort, but it also helps them to work to the best of their abilities and improve productivity.

Types of Commercial Kitchen and Restaurant Matting

To ensure you find the perfect mat, we have a range of different types including:

Kitchen and Restaurant Entrance Mats

Stopping dirt and water at the door can save your kitchen and restaurant floors from being a hazard. Our kitchen and restaurant entrance mats carry the role of removing dirt and absorbing moisture from footwear or any other passing objects. Creating a safer environment for visitors and staff. It can also help prevent cross-contamination by stopping dirt and bacteria from being tracked into your establishment. Why not check out our Tri Grip Heavy Duty indoor mat, and Safety Scrape Non-Slip Rubber outdoor mat?

Anti-Fatigue Kitchen and Bar Matting

We supply anti-fatigue mats specialised for kitchen, restaurant and bar environments. These mats are catered to staff who are required to stand for a long period of time. Geared towards checkouts, plating distribution areas, or anywhere else where staff are required to stand for a long time. Have a look at our Hog Heaven Heavy Duty Anti-Fatigue Mats. Also includes a non-slip surface and yellow optional borders to enhance safety.

Non-Slip Rubber Kitchen Mats

The best solution to preventing slips and falls on wet, greasy or oily floors. Choose either with or without drainage holes. A non-slip kitchen mat without drainage holes will catch and hold on to spills, a mat with drainage holes will allow spills to fall beneath away from the standing or walking surface. For a mat with drainage holes, we recommend our Red Value Kitchen Mats. Includes a slip-resistant surface and added anti-fatigue properties.

 

Areas Where You Can Place Our Floor Mats In Restaurants

Entrance mats in restaurants serve a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness, enhancing safety, and providing a positive first impression for guests. Here are some key areas where you can place entrance mats in restaurants:

Main Entrance: Placing a high-quality entrance mat at the main entrance of your restaurant is essential. This mat will help trap dirt, moisture, and debris from the shoes of incoming guests, preventing them from being tracked further into your establishment.

Lobby or Waiting Area: If your restaurant has a separate lobby or waiting area, consider placing an entrance mat in this space as well. It will help keep the area clean and ensure that guests have a comfortable and safe waiting experience.

Bar Area: If your restaurant has a bar area, placing a mat at the entrance to the bar can help prevent spills and moisture from being tracked into the bar area. This helps to maintain a clean and dry environment and reduces the risk of accidents caused by slippery floors.

Kitchen Entrance: The entrance to the kitchen is another crucial area where an entrance mat is beneficial. This mat will help prevent dirt, grease, and moisture from being carried into the kitchen, ensuring a clean and hygienic food preparation area.

Restroom Entrances: Placing mats at the entrances of restrooms is essential for maintaining cleanliness and preventing water or other liquids from being tracked out onto the restaurant floor. It also helps to reduce the risk of slipping accidents and keeps the restroom area tidy.

Patio or Outdoor Seating Areas: If your restaurant has outdoor seating or a patio area, consider using entrance mats at the entry points to these areas. These mats will help trap dirt and moisture from guests' shoes as they transition between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

 

How to Keep Your Commercial Kitchen Mat Clean?

It is particularly important to keep commercial kitchen mats clean as if they become embedded with grease and oils, they will start to become ineffective. Check out the cleaning instructions for each individual mat to help to extend the lifetime of your mat. Some of our kitchen mats, such as the Comfort Flow, can even be simply placed in a dishwasher to clean. 

 

Need Help Choosing the Right Kitchen or Restaurant Mat?

With years of experience, we offer a diverse selection of mats catered to food and drink handling environments. Our extensive range allows you to find the perfect mat and is guaranteed to match your requirements. Not only do we provide high-quality matting solutions, but we also offer expert advice and free samples to ensure you get nothing but the best.

For more information, please contact us on 0121 313 6748 or email sales@mats4u.co.uk. Alternatively, you can get in touch using our Live Chat during UK office hours.