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Square Food Storage Container Lid | Yellow | Large | Hygiplas FX139
£3.78
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£4.54/ inc vat
- Tight-Fitting Seal
- Colour-Coded Yellow
- Versatile Sizing
- Durable Construction
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Product Overview
Here’s a kitchen essential you’ll wonder how you ever managed without. The Hygiplas FX139 is a tough, reliable lid designed specifically for 10 and 15-litre square food containers. It’s more than just a cover; it’s a vital part of a safe, organised, and efficient professional kitchen, helping you keep ingredients fresh and neatly stored.
Built for the hustle and bustle of commercial environments like restaurants, delis, and busy catering operations, this lid is your first line of defence against cross-contamination. Its bright yellow colour instantly signals that the container holds cooked meats, a simple but crucial visual cue that aligns with HACCP food safety standards. The tight-fitting seal locks in freshness, reducing waste and protecting flavours.
If you're looking to streamline your food prep, improve your kitchen's safety protocols, and use gear that’s built to last, this Square food storage container lid yellow is a must-have. It’s a simple, affordable investment that pays for itself in food safety, compliance, and peace of mind.
Key Features and Benefits
- Tight-Fitting Seal: Keeps your food fresher for longer, reducing costly spoilage.
- Colour-Coded Yellow: Instantly identifies cooked meats, preventing dangerous cross-contamination errors.
- Versatile Sizing: Designed to perfectly fit Hygiplas 10 and 15-litre containers.
- Durable Construction: Built from tough plastic to withstand daily commercial kitchen use.
- Fridge & Freezer Safe: Easily moves from cold storage to freezer without cracking.
- Dishwasher Safe: Makes your end-of-day cleanup quick, easy, and totally hygienic.
- Easy Identification: Helps your team find the right ingredients fast during busy service.
- Wide Temperature Range: Reliably performs in temperatures from a chilly -5°C to +70°C.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Hygiplas
- SKU: FX139
- Colour: Yellow (Cooked Meats)
- Fits Container Size: Large (for 10/15Ltr Square Containers)
- Temperature Range: -5°C to +70°C
- Weight: 0.2kg
- Material: Polypropylene
- Dishwasher Safe: Yes
- Freezer Safe: Yes
Expert Review and Insights
It’s often the simplest bits of kit that make the biggest difference in a professional kitchen. This Hygiplas lid is a perfect example. It's not flashy, but its role in upholding food safety standards is non-negotiable. The clear, industry-standard colour coding makes HACCP compliance practically effortless for any team member, which is exactly what you want during a hectic service.
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- Practical & Compliant: The bright yellow makes it foolproof for segregating cooked meats.
- Brand Specific: It’s designed for Hygiplas containers, so it won’t fit other brands.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The York Pie & Mash shop in York needed to overhaul its cold storage system. During busy tourist seasons, staff were finding it difficult to quickly identify prepped ingredients, increasing the risk of errors and slowing down service.
"The colour-coded lids are brilliant. The team can see what's what at a glance. The yellow for our cooked pie fillings and the red for raw meats has made the whole process faster and safer. No more second-guessing."
Robert Miller – Kitchen Manager
The simple switch to a full set of colour-coded Hygiplas containers and lids helped them cut food prep retrieval time by over 20% and completely eliminated cross-contamination errors during storage.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Always wash thoroughly in warm, soapy water before its first use.
- Ensure the lid and the rim of your Hygiplas container are both clean and dry for the tightest seal.
- Line up the corners and press down firmly around all four edges to snap it securely in place.
- Double-check you are using it on a compatible 10Ltr or 15Ltr Hygiplas square container.
Keeping It Going
- The lid is fully commercial dishwasher safe for fast, hygienic cleaning.
- Avoid using abrasive scourers or harsh chemicals, which can scratch the surface.
- Store flat when not in use to prevent any warping over time.
- Regularly inspect for any cracks or damage and replace immediately to maintain a safe seal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this Hygiplas FX139 container lid compatible with other brands?
A: It is designed specifically for a secure fit on the Hygiplas 10Ltr and 15Ltr square containers and we can't guarantee it will fit other brands.
Q: What does the yellow colour signify in a kitchen?
A: In the standard HACCP colour-coding system, yellow is universally designated for cooked meats.
Q: Can I put this lid in the freezer?
A: Yes, it is perfectly safe for use in both fridges and freezers, rated for temperatures as low as -5°C.
Q: Is the plastic food-safe?
A: Absolutely. It's made from high-quality, food-grade polypropylene, making it ideal for professional kitchen environments.
Q: What is the best way to clean this lid?
A: It is fully commercial dishwasher safe for easy and effective sanitisation. It can also be washed by hand with standard washing-up liquid.
Q: Does it create a truly airtight seal?
A: It creates a very tight, secure seal designed to lock in freshness, prevent spills, and stop odour transfer in your fridge.
Q: Will the colour fade after many washes?
A: The vibrant yellow colour is integrated into the durable plastic and is designed to resist fading, even after repeated cycles in a commercial dishwasher.
Q: Are these lids stackable for storage?
A: Yes, they have a low-profile design that allows them to be stacked neatly on top of each other, saving you valuable shelf space.
The Hygiplas Promise: Simplicity and Safety in Every Kitchen
Hygiplas has built its reputation on providing no-nonsense, reliable, and affordable tools that form the backbone of safe and efficient kitchens across the UK. This Hygiplas square container lid isn't just a piece of plastic; it's an integral part of your daily commitment to HACCP compliance and food safety. By investing in a simple, visual, and effective system like Hygiplas's colour-coded storage, you empower your team to minimise errors, reduce food waste, and operate with the confidence that you're meeting legal food safety standards. The durability of the Hygiplas range ensures you're not constantly replacing cheap, brittle alternatives that crack under pressure, saving you money, time, and hassle in the long term. It’s the kind of smart, practical choice that professional kitchens are built on.
Explore more from HygiplasWhy Colour-Coding is Your Kitchen’s Best Friend
Ever wondered why professional kitchens are so keen on different coloured chopping boards and containers? It's all about preventing cross-contamination, a cornerstone of food safety management (HACCP). Think of it like a traffic light system for your ingredients. You wouldn't want germs from raw chicken (which would use a red board) getting anywhere near a ready-to-eat salad (a green board). This Square food storage container lid yellow acts as a dedicated, unmissable signpost for 'Cooked Meats'. It tells everyone in your kitchen, from the head chef to the newest kitchen porter, that the contents are cooked, safe, and must be kept separate from raw items. It’s a simple visual language that makes food safety almost automatic, protecting your customers and your reputation.
Who Should Buy This?
- Restaurants & Pubs: Perfect for organising walk-in fridges and ensuring strict food safety compliance is met daily.
- Delis & Sandwich Bars: Keep cooked hams, chicken, and beef perfectly fresh, separate, and ready for service.
- School & Hospital Kitchens: A simple, effective tool to enforce strict cross-contamination protocols in high-care environments.
- Event Caterers: This durable and stackable commercial food storage lid square is ideal for transporting prepped food safely.
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