Countertop Gelato Display Case for a Small Shop

A countertop gelato display case is a compact freezer for displaying and serving gelato or ice cream. Compare the exact model’s published temperature range, pan fit and electrical requirements with your menu and counter space before buying.

Pick by the case’s published temperature range, not its name: Amazon lists the Koolmore KM-CGD-5P (5 pans, ETL per Koolmore) and Cooler Depot DW6R (6 pans, 115V per its maker sheet) in stock as of October 2026. The KM-CGD-6P (-8F to 0F, built-in sneeze guard per Koolmore) is sold through Koolmore’s site while its Amazon listing is unavailable as of October 2026; the NEMOX is the smallest-footprint option here, but confirm it is the documented 120V version. A shop built around gelato should call a dealer for a dipping cabinet.

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Who this case is for, and who should skip it

This gear fits a cafe adding gelato or ice cream as a secondary line with limited counter space. If gelato is the product you’re building the shop around, or persistent fogging is interfering with the display, discuss capacity and glass options with a dealer before choosing a countertop unit.

Do gelato and ice cream actually need different temperatures?

Carpigiani UK puts Italian gelato service at -14C, about 7F, generally warmer than ice cream. Dream Scoops gives gelato a range of 10F to 22F. KaTom Learning Center says gelato is stored between 7F and 12F, 10 to 15 degrees warmer than ice cream, and explains forced-air refrigeration for gelato mounded above pan rims, versus cold-wall refrigeration around tubs. Check each case’s own cooling type.

Compare that guidance with the hardware: Koolmore publishes -8F to 0F for the KM-CGD-6P, but 7.6F to 10.4F in the KM-CGD-5P description and -7.6F to 10.4F in its specification table. Cooler Depot’s DW6R sheet gives 10.4F to -7.6F (-12C to -22C), while NEMOX publishes -10C to -16C (14F to 3.2F). Match the published range to your product’s serving needs.

Check each model’s temperature range

Here’s what each manufacturer publishes:

Model	Marketed as	Pans	Width	Published temperature range (per maker)	Voltage (US)	Certification (per maker)	Heated anti-condensation glass	Where to buy
NEMOX 4-Magic Pro 100	Gelato display case	4 x GN 1/4, 2.5L each, 100mm deep	1000mm (about 39.4in)	-10C to -16C (14F to 3.2F)	120V version in download index; main page lists 220-240V	Not stated by maker	Not stated by maker	NEMOX; confirm 120V supply
Koolmore KM-CGD-6P	Gelato display case	6 x 1/3 GN	45.24in	-8F to 0F	110V	ETL Listed for Safety and Sanitation	No heating strips, per Koolmore	Koolmore; Amazon unavailable as of October 2026
Koolmore KM-CGD-8HP	Ice cream display case	4 x 1/3 GN	31.69in	-8F to 0F	110V	ETL Listed for Safety and Sanitation	No heating strips, per Koolmore	Koolmore
Koolmore KM-CGD-5P	Ice cream display freezer	5 x 1/2 GN in description; 5 x 5L, 14.17 x 6.5 x 4.72in in spec table	38.5in	Description: 7.6F to 10.4F; spec table: -7.6F to 10.4F	120V	ETL Listed for Safety and Sanitation	No heating strips, per Koolmore	Amazon card below
Cooler Depot DW6R	Gelato case / dipping freezer	6 x 1/3 GN	46.06in	-12C to -22C (10.4F to -7.6F)	115V/60Hz, 9.0A	ETL/Intertek marks on maker sheet; specific standards not stated	Not stated by maker	Amazon card below

The gelato-named 6P publishes -8F to 0F; the ice-cream-named 5P publishes a range reaching 10.4F, with Koolmore listing its low end as both 7.6F and -7.6F. Confirm that discrepancy with Koolmore before choosing by temperature.

For a non-affiliate option, Koolmore’s KM-CGD-6P page lists a built-in glass sneeze guard and six 1/3 GN pans. Its Amazon listing is currently unavailable as of October 2026. NEMOX’s maker page lists 1000 x 450 x 380mm exterior dimensions, while its shop lists 100 x 45 x 36cm; confirm the height for your counter. Its download index lists a “4 MAGIC PRO 100 I-GREEN 120V” version, so confirm voltage and availability with the seller.

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5-pan, sold as ice cream, published range reaches 10.4F

Koolmore KM-CGD-5P, 39in 5-Pan Ice Cream Display Freezer

Dimensions / voltage

38.5 x 25.6 x 11.8in exterior; 120V, per Koolmore

Pans, per Koolmore

Description: five 1/2 GN pans; spec table: five 5-liter pans, 14.17 x 6.5 x 4.72in

Temperature, per Koolmore

Description: 7.6F to 10.4F; spec table: -7.6F to 10.4F

Certification, per Koolmore

ETL Listed for Safety and Sanitation

Anti-condensation glass heating strips

No, per Koolmore

Amazon availability

Sold by Amazon.com; in stock as of October 2026

The published range reaches 10.4F, but confirm the conflicting low-end temperature and pan specifications with Koolmore before ordering. Koolmore describes a flat glass top and names no sneeze guard; ask your health department what protection your setup needs.

Specs: Koolmore KM-CGD-5P product page and Amazon listing

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6-pan budget tier; 'NSF Certified' is in the listing title

Cooler Depot DW6R, 6-Pan Gelato Freezer Display Case

Pans / dimensions

6 x 1/3 GN; 46.06 x 33.27 x 24.33in, per Cooler Depot's sheet

Temperature

-12C to -22C (10.4F to -7.6F), per Cooler Depot's sheet

Electrical

115V/60Hz, 9.0A, per Cooler Depot's sheet

Certification marks

ETL/Intertek marks on Cooler Depot's sheet

Amazon availability

Sold by Cooler Depot USA; in stock as of October 2026

NSF's public listings include Honey Management Group Inc dba Cooler Depot for NSF/ANSI 2 food equipment such as sinks and tables, but showed no DW6R model as of October 15, 2026. That does not prove the model is uncertified. Amazon's description gives different dimensions and 680W, while the maker sheet does not state wattage; confirm the specification and model certification with the seller.

Specs: Cooler Depot DW-6R product page and spec sheet; NSF public listings; Amazon listing

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Check the Cooler Depot maker sheet and NSF public listings for the exact model before ordering.

Pan sizes: match the GN fraction, not just the liter count

UK supplier HTG Extras lists a standard 5-liter Napoli gelato pan at 360 x 165 x 120mm. That is not automatically the size supplied with your case. Koolmore lists 1/3 GN pans for the 6P and 8HP; its 5P description says five 1/2 GN pans, while its spec table says five 5-liter pans at 14.17 x 6.5 x 4.72in. NEMOX’s shop lists four GN 1/4 pans, 100mm deep and 2.5L each. Match the GN fraction and check actual dimensions, depth and rail fit before ordering replacements; capacity alone does not establish compatibility.

Pans and spades

GN third-size replacement candidate; confirm case fit

Vollrath Super Pan 3 90342, Third-Size 4in Pan

Size, per Vollrath

Third size, 176 x 325mm; 4in (100mm) deep

Material, per Vollrath

22-gauge 300-series stainless steel

Standard, per Vollrath

EN 631-1 compliant Gastronorm

Amazon availability

Sold by Hubert Company; low stock as of October 2026

Koolmore lists the 6P's included 1/3 GN pans at 12.8 x 6.3 x 3.9in, close to but not identical with Vollrath's nominal dimensions. Check fit in your case before buying a set.

Specs: Vollrath 90342 product page and catalog; Koolmore KM-CGD-6P product page; Amazon listing

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Ice cream spade, as named by Winco

Winco ICS-1 Ice Cream Spade

Use, per Winco

Efficiently scrape, scoop, lift and release frozen treats.

Amazon seller

Amazon.com, as of October 2026; confirm current availability

Winco calls the ICS-1 an ice cream spade; the Amazon listing identifies the same model under Ice Cream Spreader. Choose it for that stated use rather than assuming it is a specifically Italian-style gelato spatola.

Specs: Winco ICS-1 product page and Amazon listing

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Plan the scoop station alongside the case with the dipper well guide.

What the food code actually requires, and what it doesn’t

The FDA Food Code 2022, section 3-501.16(A)(2), sets cold holding for time/temperature-control-for-safety food at 41F or less, subject to the section’s exceptions. That is not gelato serving-texture guidance; section 3-501.11 separately addresses frozen storage. Composition standards for what can legally be labeled ice cream fall under 21 CFR 135.110, separate from equipment specifications.

Food Code section 3-306.11 requires displayed food to be protected from contamination by packaging or “counter, service line, or salad bar FOOD guards; display cases; or other effective means.” A built-in guard does not automatically establish compliance for your setup. Confirm what your health department accepts.

Licensing varies by jurisdiction and activity. California CDFA distinguishes the Semi-frozen (Soft-Serve) Milk Products Plant License from the Frozen Milk Products Plant License and the Limited Frozen Manufacturing Permit. The soft-serve license covers direct semi-frozen service using licensed ready-to-use mixes, not hard-frozen processing or packaging. The limited permit allows specified on-premises manufacture and packaging, including hard-frozen products, with a production limit and restrictions on off-premises sales; packaged product does not automatically require the unrestricted plant license.

NYC 311 says you need a Permit to Manufacture Frozen Desserts “to use a frozen dessert machine.” Texas DSHS licenses frozen dessert manufacturers, while Health and Safety Code 440.004 exempts a frozen desserts retail establishment from that license. Local rules can add a frozen dessert permit: the Wichita Falls ordinance linked in the sources requires one in addition to its food establishment permit. Verify the requirements for your activity with the relevant licensing agency and local health department.

Matching the case to your shop

Start with your expected demand and climate, not the product name on the listing. Compare the manufacturer’s published temperature range with what you plan to serve. Confirm certification per model, and discuss a dealer-tier case if capacity or persistent fogging is a concern. Use the coffee shop electrical outlet plan for electrical planning and the countertop bakery display case guide for the cold-case sibling on your counter.

If you’re building out the rest of the counter, see the cafe equipment hub and the coffee shop equipment list. Pair a display case with a proper countertop soft-serve machine if you’re weighing soft-serve against scooped product, and check our soft-serve vs. batch freezer breakdown. An ice cream dipper well keeps a scoop clean between servings, and if dessert is part of a bigger franchise decision, our ice cream and dessert franchise guide covers that side of the math.