Checkered Chef Stainless Steel Cooling Rack, 17 x 12 in (fits a half sheet pan) (17 x 12 in rack)
Quick verdict
- Verdict
- Conditional
An all-stainless wire cooling rack that fits a half sheet pan, avoiding the nonstick-coated grids common at this price.
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- Caution
- Retailer listings only; no manufacturer page reviewed.
- Some Checkered Chef sets pair the rack with a pan described as non-stick; buy the rack alone.
- Good
- Stainless steel with no coating stated.
- Fits a standard half sheet pan.
What we could not verify
- Only retailer listings were reviewed, no manufacturer page. Price, steel grade and country of manufacture were not captured. Some Checkered Chef sets pair the rack with a pan that is described as non-stick, so buy the rack on its own.
- Sources are manufacturer or retailer pages; no independent laboratory test of this product was reviewed.
- Prices and availability change often; the observed price is dated and is not a signal of quality.
- Confirm the exact SKU, size and current construction details before relying on this pick.
Why we reached this verdict
Retailer listings describe the Checkered Chef 17 x 12 in rack as 100% stainless steel with a reinforced crossbar, oven safe to 500°F and dishwasher safe, fitting an 18 x 13 in half sheet pan. Nordic Ware’s cooling grids, by contrast, are described as nonstick-coated steel. Only retailer listings were reviewed.
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Check PriceAmazon · Paid linkKey specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Exact SKU / model | 17 x 12 in rack (no manufacturer part number captured) |
| Material family | Stainless steel |
| Food-contact material | Stainless steel wire grid |
| Coating or finish | None stated; the listing says 100% stainless steel |
| No applied coating | Yes |
| Availability when researched | Sold by several retailers |
| Research confidence (materials and disclosure) | Moderate |
| Formulation / construction verification required | Partly required |
| Exact SKU and construction confirmed | No |
| Research source | Added in our verification pass |
| Oven or heat limit | 500°F (retailer listing) |
What we like and what concerns us
- Caution
- Retailer listings only; no manufacturer page reviewed.
- Some Checkered Chef sets pair the rack with a pan described as non-stick; buy the rack alone.
- Good
- Stainless steel with no coating stated.
- Fits a standard half sheet pan.
Why we reached this verdict
Retailer listings describe the Checkered Chef 17 x 12 in rack as 100% stainless steel with a reinforced crossbar, oven safe to 500°F and dishwasher safe, fitting an 18 x 13 in half sheet pan. Nordic Ware’s cooling grids, by contrast, are described as nonstick-coated steel. Only retailer listings were reviewed.
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The food-contact materials
Food-contact material
- Recorded construction
- Stainless steel wire grid
Coating or finish
- Recorded coating or finish
- None stated; the listing says 100% stainless steel
What we could not verify
- Only retailer listings were reviewed, no manufacturer page. Price, steel grade and country of manufacture were not captured. Some Checkered Chef sets pair the rack with a pan that is described as non-stick, so buy the rack on its own.
- Sources are manufacturer or retailer pages; no independent laboratory test of this product was reviewed.
- Prices and availability change often; the observed price is dated and is not a signal of quality.
- Confirm the exact SKU, size and current construction details before relying on this pick.
What we checked
No separate re-check is recorded beyond the sources listed below; treat the details as the earlier research stated them.
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What the evidence tells us
Added in our verification pass on 2026-09-25. Food-contact material: Stainless steel wire grid. Coating: None stated; the listing says 100% stainless steel. Evidence confidence: Moderate.
What's still uncertain
- Only retailer listings were reviewed, no manufacturer page. Price, steel grade and country of manufacture were not captured. Some Checkered Chef sets pair the rack with a pan that is described as non-stick, so buy the rack on its own.
- Sources are manufacturer or retailer pages; no independent laboratory test of this product was reviewed.
- Prices and availability change often; the observed price is dated and is not a signal of quality.
Technical detail & sources
Sources to read
- Amazon (retailer listing): Stainless Steel Cooling Rack, 17 x 12 in (fits a half sheet pan), Amazon (retailer listing) (2026)
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Final verdict against our bakeware standard
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