Citywide Supply & Service recently completed a full walk-in freezer floor replacement and structural rebuild for Westso Restaurant Mexican Steakhouse, a new restaurant opening in the Edison Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The project needed to be completed before the City of Chicago’s final inspection, making fast action and code-compliant workmanship essential for opening day.
During the initial assessment, our team discovered that the existing walk-in freezer floor had severe moisture damage, including mold growth under the flooring, buckling, peeling, and rotting materials. These issues were caused by long-term water intrusion and insulation breakdown—common problems that must be corrected before a facility can pass health and building inspections.
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The previous floor system suffered from several serious issues:
These conditions not only put the restaurant at risk of failing inspection—they also posed safety hazards and could lead to rapid product loss once the restaurant opened.
To ensure the new restaurant opened with a fully reliable and compliant freezer, Citywide Supply & Service rebuilt the walk-in floor system from the ground up. Our services included:
All damaged and mold-affected materials were removed safely and thoroughly. We treated and replaced the compromised layers to ensure a clean, sanitary, code-compliant foundation.
We reconstructed the entire freezer floor system using:
This restored the freezer floor's stability, insulation, and long-term reliability.
We installed a heated threshold to prevent ice formation at the entrance, protecting the floor from freezing damage and reducing slip hazards.
All seams and joints were sealed using special butyl rubber caulk engineered for extreme temperatures, ensuring airtight and watertight protection.
To complete the rebuild, the freezer was resurfaced with diamond plate steel flooring, chosen for its:
Diamond plate kick plates were also installed for added wall protection in high-traffic loading areas.
We applied a high-resistance industrial coating across the new flooring system to enhance durability, extend service life, and improve overall aesthetics.
With the new floor system completed, sealed, reinforced, and fully sanitized, the walk-in freezer met all structural and sanitation standards required for inspection. Westso Restaurant Mexican Steakhouse is now positioned for a successful opening with a durable, reliable, and energy-efficient freezer system.
Water damage, mold growth, and failing walk-in floors can compromise food safety and cause costly downtime. Whether you're opening a new restaurant or maintaining an existing kitchen, proper walk-in floor construction is essential to passing inspections and protecting your inventory.
If you need refrigeration service in Edison Park, Chicago, Illinois, contact Mitchell Moore at Citywide Supply & Service today for a FREE estimate.
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