Tamper-Evident Deli Container Guide for Takeout & Delivery
Delivery apps and grab-and-go cases have made tamper-evident packaging standard for delis, bakeries, salad bars and restaurants. Customers can see right away that nobody opened their food after it left your kitchen.
How tamper-evident containers work
Tear-strip containers like Safe-T-Gard® lock when you close them. To open the container, the customer has to tear off a perforated strip. If the strip is gone, the container has been opened. There are no stickers or seals to apply, which saves time at the packing station.
Choosing a size
- 8–12 oz: sides, dressings, desserts, cut fruit. See TS8 8 oz and TS12 12 oz.
- 16–24 oz: salads by weight, pasta, deli salads, single entrées. See TS16 16 oz, TS20 20 oz and TS24 24 oz.
- 32–48 oz: family-size sides, large salads, bakery assortments. See TS32 32 oz, TS35 35 oz and TS48 48 oz.
- Sandwiches: use the Safe-T-Gard sandwich wedge container.
- Round bowls: for soups-to-go and grain bowls (cold), see the 8 oz round and 32 oz round bowls.
A budget option: Safe Pinch®
For high-volume, lower-cost packaging, the Safe Pinch® 6" x 5" hinged containers in 8 oz, 12 oz and 16 oz also have a tamper-evident closure.
Tips
- These clear containers are for cold or room-temperature foods. Don't use them in the microwave or oven.
- Standardize on two or three sizes to keep your packing station simple.
- Ordering by the case is far cheaper than buying sleeves.
Local business? We offer free delivery on orders of $250 or more to Oceanside, the Five Towns, Long Beach, Rockville Centre, Lynbrook, Valley Stream, Great Neck, Roslyn and nearby towns. Questions about sizing or bulk pricing? Call us at (516) 599-0001 or email info@papersuppliesplus.com.
