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Scales are used in many applications involving food and restaurants. For years Central Carolina Scale has been providing our customers with durable foodservice scales and products for the food service and restaurant industries. You can find items like Baker Dough Scales, Bench Scales, Parts Counting Scales, Industrial Floor Scales, Hanging Scales, Ingredient Scales, Portable Scales, Portion Scales, Produce Scales, Top Loading Dial Scales, Washdown Scales, and much more. One of the selling features we like to mention to our customers is that we have lots of experience recommending scales and we are not under contract to only sell one brand of scale. This means we can recommend the right scale for your specific needs and not just try to push a certain brand to you. Contact us today (919) 776-7737 and let us know what your requirements are and what ingredients you're looking to measure.
When you're shopping for digital food scales, one of the first things you need to determine is, what features do you need? Are you looking for a stainless steel enclosure or will plastic work for you? Do you need the scale to be "waterproof", in other words will you be washing the scale down with a hose? If you are going to be washing the scale regularly, how good do you want the enclosure rating to be, (IP65, IP66, IP67, IP68 or IP69K)? Do you need the scale to operate on just batteries or do you need both battery and 110VAC? Do you have specific weighing units you will need (example: pounds, kilograms, grams, ounces, pound:ounces)? Do you have certain readability or accuracy that you will need to obtain? What is the most weight you plan to put on the scale? Do you need the scale to be NTEP legal for trade? Do you need the scale to be NSF approved? Do you need some other type of functionality like sending weight data to your computer? Do you need a checkweigher that will allow you to set a target weight and then setup tolerances for under weight and over weight?
Now, you might be wondering—what's the deal with NSF certification anyway? Simply put, NSF certification is a mark of assurance that your scale meets strict standards for food safety, sanitation, and quality. In busy commercial kitchens, cross-contamination is a constant concern, and you need to know that your equipment isn’t adding fuel to the fire.
Scales that carry NSF certification, like those from reputable brands such as Ohaus, Yamato, or Detecto, have been tested for easy cleaning, food-safe construction, and resistance to corrosion and bacteria buildup. This makes them ideal for environments where health inspections and food safety are non-negotiable.
In short, if you're serving up food to the public, NSF certification isn’t just a bonus—it’s often a requirement by local health authorities. And it gives you peace of mind that your operation meets (or exceeds) industry standards, helping you focus on what you do best: providing great food and reliable service.
One feature you’ll definitely want to consider on any kitchen scale is the tare function. The tare button lets you reset the scale to zero after placing a bowl or container on the platform. That means you can add ingredients directly to your mixing bowl and easily measure only what you add—no mental math or guessing required.
This comes in especially handy for complex recipes, meal prep, or when portioning different ingredients for food service. Whether you’re working with a Pyrex glass bowl or a simple plastic container, the tare feature keeps things simple and accurate, letting you stack ingredients or switch out vessels without ever losing track of your true measurements.
No matter if you’re running a bustling restaurant, catering big events, or whipping up meals at home, a reliable kitchen scale is just as important as your favorite chef’s knife. Accurate weighing is the cornerstone of great food—it helps you perfect recipes, maintain consistency, and keep your ingredient costs under control. Foodservice Scales make portioning quick and easy, so you avoid costly waste and make sure every plate looks and tastes just right.
For larger operations, measuring by weight instead of volume is often much more efficient and precise. Whether you’re scaling batches of dough or keeping tabs on your meat portions, the right scale can streamline prep and boost profits. Plus, weighing ingredients takes the guesswork out of prep—especially when you’re aiming for repeatable results or meeting specific dietary guidelines.
So, as you can see, there are a lot of questions that you need to think about before you make your purchase of a portion control scale. Our suggestion is to take a few moments and write down your requirements (needs) and perhaps a few of your features you'd also like to have, but don't necessarily have to have them (wants). If you have questions, just contact us and we can help you out and review the features of some of your top choices. Remember, we've been providing customers just like you with scales like these since 1980. Contact us, we can tell you which ones are the best and which ones are the top choices for the money.