USDA-Compliant Bakery Facility Renovation & Buildout
A Turnkey Industrial Transformation Designed for Precision, Compliance, and Growth
At INSOCO, we take pride in delivering comprehensive industrial construction solutions—and few projects demonstrate that better than our recent USDA-compliant bakery facility renovation. Designed for a growing food production brand, this buildout showcases our ability to take a facility from concept to completion with efficiency, attention to detail, and deep industry understanding.
Project Overview
Our client, a fast-scaling bakery brand, needed more than a renovation—they needed a complete transformation of their facility into a high-performance, USDA-certified food production space. Working within tight operational requirements and regulatory standards, we engineered and delivered a space that is not only compliant, but also built to scale with the company’s evolving needs.
Key Features of the Buildout
🧊 Nitrogen Freezing Tunnel Installation
We integrated a custom nitrogen freezing tunnel designed to rapidly freeze baked goods at scale. Our team coordinated with vendors, ensured proper ventilation, and executed precise installation to meet safety, performance, and USDA standards.
❄️ Walk-In Coolers & Freezers
Temperature-controlled environments are the backbone of any high-volume bakery. We constructed multiple walk-in coolers and freezers, equipped with insulated panels, industrial-grade flooring, and advanced refrigeration systems. These spaces allow for secure, efficient staging of raw ingredients and finished goods, while ensuring full compliance with food safety regulations.
🧼 Sanitation & Cleaning Stations
Food safety was a driving force behind every design decision. INSOCO designed and built dedicated sanitation zones with floor drains, high-pressure washdown systems, and stainless-steel surfaces—ensuring the facility could meet stringent USDA inspection standards and operate with optimal hygiene.
🔥 Oven Infrastructure & Utilities
We provided the infrastructure and utilities for the facility’s high-output baking ovens, including custom ventilation, heat-resistant walls, and propane gas line installation with full permitting and safety compliance. Our coordination with the client’s baking equipment vendors ensured seamless integration.
🧺 Industrial Cart Washing Equipment
To streamline cleaning operations, we installed a large-scale cart washing machine, complete with water supply, drainage, and ergonomic flow planning. This allows for efficient sanitation of baking racks and carts, reducing labor hours and ensuring food safety at every step.
🚨 Life Safety Systems
As part of our full-scope service, INSOCO installed a complete fire alarm system, including smoke and heat detection, audible alerts, and emergency egress lighting—designed and permitted to meet both local code and federal food facility requirements.
💨 Compressed Air Systems
The production floor is equipped with an industrial compressed air system powering machinery throughout the facility. We designed and installed a clean, efficient air network, with accessibility for maintenance and expansion.
More Than Construction—A True Partnership
What made this project special wasn’t just the technical scope—it was the way we delivered it. From the initial planning and coordination with USDA consultants to the turnkey execution of the entire facility, INSOCO acted as a true partner to our client. We managed all trades, handled permitting, coordinated with vendors and inspectors, and delivered the project on time, on budget, and ready for production.
We know that in the food manufacturing world, every detail matters. That’s why we bring together construction expertise, compliance knowledge, and a problem-solving mindset to deliver spaces that don’t just work—they empower our clients to grow.