Imperial (Middleby) Gas Griddles - ITG-72

• High-volume production griddle for serious commercial kitchens
  The Imperial (Middleby) ITG-72 is a 72” countertop gas griddle designed for nonstop batch cooking, making it a core choice for busy restaurants, diners, and institutional foodservice operations.
• Massive cooking surface built for throughput
  Its 72” × 24” smooth steel cooking plate (1” thick) delivers excellent heat retention and minimizes temperature drop during heavy loading.
• Strong, consistent gas performance
  Powered by 6 independently controlled burners producing ~180,000 BTU total, ensuring fast recovery and stable heat across the full surface.
• Zoned cooking for menu flexibility
  Thermostatic controls allow multiple temperature zones—ideal for running eggs, burgers, pancakes, and proteins simultaneously without cross-heat issues.
• Engineered for durability and uptime
  Stainless steel construction, reinforced grease management, and heavy-duty components are built for continuous commercial abuse and easy long-term maintenance.
• Efficient cleanup and workflow design
  Features a wide grease gutter and removable grease can system, helping reduce downtime and keep the cookline running smoothly during peak hours.
• Heat stability under pressure
  The thick steel plate provides strong thermal mass, ensuring consistent searing and reduced cold spots even during constant loading cycles.
• Expert takeaway
  A top-tier choice for operations needing a full-width production griddle with precise temperature zoning and heavy-duty output, especially where speed, consistency, and volume are non-negotiable.

Q: What is the Imperial (Middleby) Pro Series Gas Griddle ITG-72 used for?
A: It’s a 72-inch heavy-duty commercial gas countertop griddle designed for high-volume kitchens, ideal for cooking breakfast foods, burgers, sandwiches, tortillas, and batch production with consistent heat across a wide surface.

Q: What are the key features of the ITG-72?
A: It includes a 72" × 24" cooking surface with a 1" thick polished steel plate, 6 burners, thermostatic controls, and stainless steel construction for durability and even heat distribution.

Q: How powerful is the ITG-72?
A: It delivers approximately 180,000 BTU total output, giving strong heat and fast recovery for continuous commercial use during peak hours.

Q: What makes the griddle performance consistent?
A: It uses multiple burners with aeration baffles and thermostatic control, helping eliminate hot spots and maintain stable cooking temperatures across the full surface.

Q: Is it easy to clean and maintain?
A: Yes, it features a stainless steel body, grease trough, and removable grease can, designed for quick cleanup in busy kitchens.

Q: Who is the ITG-72 best suited for?
A: It’s ideal for restaurants, diners, hotels, and institutional kitchens that need a large-capacity griddle for nonstop, high-volume cooking operations.