Food-Grade Warehousing
Over a million square feet of food-grade warehousing and logistics for Chicago-area hospitality, restaurant, ingredients and food manufacturing industries.
With over 1 million square feet of warehouse space near Chicago, we offer reliable dry storage. The facility is FDA-registered. It is AIB-certified. We also provide ambient food storage solutions for manufacturers, distributors, restaurants, hospitality groups, and grocery retailers nationwide.
- First Logistics offers over 1 million square feet of food-grade warehouse space in the Chicago area.
- We serve many food industries across the country.
- We provide certified food-grade storage and maintain rigorous safety and sanitation standards through AIB and FDA compliance.
- First Logistics specializes in ambient and dry food storage, managing non-perishables and shelf-stable goods expertly.
- Their full-service food logistics includes order fulfillment, transportation management, and value-added services.
- First Logistics ensures ongoing audits and inspections to uphold the highest food safety practices in their facilities.
Food-Grade Warehousing & Logistics – Ambient Storage in Chicago, Serving Nationwide
Warehousing food products requires more than just space—it demands the highest levels of safety, sanitation, and compliance. At First Logistics, we have kept “Food Grade – Superior” ratings in AIB International third-party audits. Our facilities are FDA-registered for dry and ambient food storage. When you choose First Logistics, you get:
- Certified food-grade storage for shelf-stable and packaged goods
- In-house food safety coordinators on-site to oversee daily compliance
- Meticulous inventory control systems
- Written safety and sanitation procedures aligned with FDA and AIB guidelines
- Whether you handle recalls, manage allergen rules, or ensure shelf-stable food quality, our systems can help. They help keep your products safe. They also help you stay compliant at every step.
Ambient & Dry Food Storage in Chicago
Our central Chicago food warehouse network enables fast, cost-effective distribution across the Midwest and every major U.S. market. We specialize in ambient temperature food storage, ideal for:
- Canned goods and non-perishables
- Spices, condiments, and dry ingredients
- Packaged snacks and beverages
- Nutritional supplements and health products
Each location includes:
- AIB-certified and FDA-registered food-grade facilities
- Full allergen control processes
- Sanitary conditions designed to eliminate cross-contamination
- Strict FIFO and FEFO inventory rotation
- Secure storage with odor transfer prevention
Full-Service Food Logistics & Distribution
Beyond food warehousing, First Logistics offers full food logistics services. These include order fulfillment, transportation management, and value-added services for the food supply chain. Our services include:
- Case picking and palletizing
- Labeling and repacking
- Display and promotional fulfillment
- Restaurant, grocery, and ecommerce distribution
- Lot tracking and traceability
All operations are subject to regular internal audits and third-party inspections. This helps maintain top industry standards for food safety and operational excellence.
Get peace of mind with First Logistics, your partner for dependable ambient food warehousing and logistics solutions. From our certified Chicago food storage sites to nationwide distribution, we help protect your products, reputation, and profits.
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No, First Logistics does not offer cold storage, but we do provide over one million square feet of food-grade warehousing and logistics. We serve Chicago-area hospitality, restaurants, ingredient suppliers, and food manufacturers. ambient storage–the storage of goods at a controlled “room temperature,” typically ranging from 60°F to 80°F (15°C to 27°C). An ambient temperature is ideal for a wide variety of products that don’t require refrigeration or freezing.
Why is it important that First Logistics is food certified by AIB International?
An AIB International inspection is a full review of a food facility’s safety practices. It covers operations, methods, maintenance, cleaning, integrated pest management, and the adequacy of prerequisite and food safety programs. It ensures that our facilities follow best practices and adhere to regulations to prevent food safety hazards.
What does First Logistics registration with the FDA mean?
It means our facilities have been officially recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as places where food, drugs, medical devices, or cosmetics are stored. This registration ensures our warehouses meet FDA standards for storage, handling, and sanitation. The FDA can inspect these registered facilities at any time.
Together, AIB International inspections and FDA registration demonstrate our commitment to safe, compliant operations. They help ensure products are stored in clean, well-kept spaces. Trained staff handle them. They are protected from contamination or damage during their time in our facilities.
These standards also support strong traceability and accountability. We keep clear records. We follow written procedures.
We use preventive controls, such as sanitation and pest management. This helps reduce risk early. In the event of a concern, our processes help us respond quickly. We identify affected lots, isolate inventory when needed, and support clear communication with customers and regulators.
In short, these programs strengthen food safety, protect product quality, and reinforce customer confidence in our services.