Why a 44" Table Needs an Overshelf Most
On the 44" MPF8201GR, the cutting board is just over 44 inches long. That is room for one maker to build one full pie, and not much more. Every shaker, ladle, glove box or stack of pizza boxes that lands on the board takes space from the pie. On longer tables a cluttered board slows the line; on the 44" it can stop it.
The MROS-44P solves that by giving the line two stainless shelves directly above the rail, the same length as the table. Tools and supplies move up and the whole board stays free for building. For the small kitchens, bars, food trucks and second stations where the 44" is usually installed, there is often no other wall shelving within reach, which makes the overshelf the line's only storage at arm's height.
Is It the Right Overshelf?
Each Atosa MROS overshelf matches one table width. The MROS-44P is sized for the 44" MPF8201GR; order the size that matches your table width.
Check height before ordering. At 47-1/5" tall, assembled on top of the table, the overshelf must clear anything above it. This matters in small spaces: bar back walls, food truck ceilings, low wall cabinets and pass-through windows. Measure from the top of the table to the lowest obstruction above.
Setting Up a Small Line
Bottom shelf: every-pie tools
- Sauce ladle or spoodle and portion tools
- Two or three shakers
- Gloves
- A small scale if you portion by weight
Top shelf: supplies
- Flat pizza boxes or to-go containers
- Portion cups and lids
- Labels and markers
On a food truck or trailer
Anything on an open shelf will move when the vehicle does. Before driving, clear the shelves or secure what stays on them, and recheck the set screws regularly since road vibration can loosen hardware. Check the overshelf's 47-1/5" height against the truck's ceiling and any vent hood before ordering.
On a separate allergen or gluten-free station
When the 44" is used as a second build station, keep that station's own tools on its overshelf so they are never borrowed from the main line. Labeling the shelf helps everyone keep tools separate. Follow your own allergen procedures and local code.
What not to put on it
- Anything that drips: sauce bottles, oil and wet towels.
- Raw meat or unwrapped food above open pans.
- Heavy cases of product. The shelf is rated at 180 lb, but it is a working shelf, not storage racking.
Assembly and Installation
The MROS-44P ships unassembled in a 29 lb box. Atosa includes an Allen wrench and set screws.
- Check that both shelves, the support pipes and the hardware are in the box.
- Choose one of the three heights before tightening. Set the bottom shelf high enough to clear the maker's head when leaning over the rail and low enough to reach without stretching.
- Fit the pipes and shelves to the table per the instructions and tighten the set screws evenly.
- Check that both shelves are level and secure before loading them.
- Recheck the set screws after a few weeks of service.
Cleaning and Care
- Wipe both shelves daily with mild detergent and warm water, rinse and dry.
- Sanitize as your local code requires for surfaces above open food.
- Use soft cloths or non-scratch pads; no steel wool or wire brushes.
- Avoid chlorine bleach and chloride cleaners, which can cause pitting and rust spots on stainless steel.
- Wipe with the grain.
Before You Order the MROS-44P
- Your table is the 44" Atosa MPF8201GR.
- The 47-1/5" overshelf clears everything above the table.
- On a truck, you have a plan to secure the shelves for travel.
- If the line faces customers, you have planned a separate sneeze guard. The overshelf is not a food shield.
Buying the table too? See the MPF8201GR 44" pizza prep table. Full buying guide: pizza prep tables.
MROS-44P FAQ
What table does the MROS-44P fit?
The Atosa MPF8201GR 44" pizza prep table.
How much weight does it hold?
180 lb, per Atosa's spec sheet.
How tall is it?
47-1/5" tall, 44" wide and 14" deep, adjustable to three heights.
Can I use it on a food truck?
Yes, if it clears the ceiling and you secure or clear the shelves before driving.
Is it a sneeze guard?
No. It is a storage overshelf.
What is it made of?
18-gauge type 430 stainless steel, with stainless support pipes. It is NSF approved.
