Clear Dome Lids for 32 oz Bowls — Recyclable PET, Bulk
Clear Dome Lids for 32 oz Bowls — Recyclable PET, Bulk
Height for the Build, Clarity for the Sale
A good salad is piled high, and a flat lid crushes it. This dome adds 1.14″ of clearance above the rim of the 32 oz bagasse bowl — enough to close over a full build without flattening the toppings that made a customer choose it in the first place.
Clear PET, so the whole bowl sells itself through the lid. In a grab-and-go case, visibility is the purchase decision, and nothing shows off a poke bowl or a layered grain bowl like an unobstructed view from directly above.
Why This Lid Earns Its Place
- 1.14″ of dome clearance — closes over piled salads and tall builds without pressing them flat.
- Crystal clear — PET stays optically clear in a cold case, so the build stays the sales pitch.
- Secure snap fit — seats firmly on the bowl rim and stays put through handling and transport.
- Rigid, not flimsy — holds its shape in a delivery bag rather than caving in onto the food.
- Cold-side specialist — built for salads, poke, and refrigerated display rather than hot service.
- Widely recyclable — PET is #1 plastic, accepted in most US curbside programs.
Specifications
| Product Code | PBL01 |
| Diameter | 8.43″ |
| Dome Height | 1.14″ |
| Material | Clear PET (#1 plastic) |
| Unit Weight | 19 g |
| Profile | Dome — not stackable |
| Fits | 32 oz Round Bowl (PB32) only |
| Recyclable | Yes — PET #1 |
| Compostable | No |
| Microwave Safe | No — remove before heating |
| Refrigerator Safe | Yes |
| Pack Sizes | 500 pcs / carton |
About the Material — Read This Before Ordering
This lid is PET plastic. It is recyclable, not compostable. A bagasse bowl with a PET lid cannot be sold as a fully compostable unit, and it will not meet compostable-only requirements in jurisdictions that have them.
If your operation is strictly zero-waste, use the bowls uncovered or with compostable film instead. If you need clarity, rigidity, and a low cost per unit — and your customers recycle — PET is the right tool. We'd rather set that out here than have you find it at an inspection.
Best For
Poke and grain bowl concepts where the build is the product. Salad bars and refrigerated grab-and-go cases. Catering and event service sending out composed bowls. Meal prep operations shipping layered portions. Anywhere a customer decides with their eyes and the food sits above the rim.
Which Should You Order?
This dome lid — for salads, poke, and anything piled above the rim. The clearance is the point. Trade-off: bowls won't stack with domes on.
Flat lid (PBL03) — for soups, level fills, and anything that needs to stack in a case or carry a label. Lower profile, more units per shelf.
Hinged clamshells (PCT096 or PCT081) — when speed beats visibility. Lid built in, one piece, fully compostable. Best for hot delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can bowls be stacked with dome lids on?
Not securely. The curved top isn't a stacking surface — that's the trade for the clearance. If you need to stack, order the flat lid instead.
How many lids should I order per bowl?
Not one to one. Real usage runs roughly 40–75% — plenty of orders go uncovered. Ordering matched pairs is the fastest way to end up with spare lids and no bowls.
Will it fit any of your other bowls or trays?
No. This lid is sized for the 32 oz round bowl only. It won't seat correctly on the rectangular trays or food boxes.
Can hot food go under this lid?
Not recommended. PET is built for cold applications — hot food will warp the dome and cause heavy condensation. For hot service, use the bowls open or switch to a hinged clamshell.
Does it fog in a display case?
Minimal fogging with properly cooled food. Fogging comes from residual warmth under a sealed lid, not from the case.
Is PET actually recycled in practice?
PET #1 is among the most widely accepted plastics in US curbside programs. Acceptance varies locally, and food residue can cause rejection — a quick rinse helps.