Cardiff Council’s Public Protection Team in partnership with the Food Standards Agency Wales (FSAW) presented Food Hygiene and Healthy Options Awards to food businesses at a ceremony in City Hall.
Linked closely to the Food Hygiene and Healthy Options Awards, the event also marked the success of those who have recently completed the Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering course.
The awards were presented by Sean Hannaby, Chief Strategic Planning and Environment Officer and Rob Wilkins, Head of General Enforcement at FSAW. Each business was presented with a certificate to display on their premises. This will demonstrate to customers a good standard of food hygiene and enhances business reputation.
The ceremony included premises who have received a Gold or Silver Food Hygiene Award between May 1st and October 31st 2009, food businesses that have achieved a bronze, silver or gold healthy options award since June 2009, and individuals who have completed the Level 3 awards in Supervising Food Safety in Catering since July 2009.
Councillor Bridges, Chair of Cardiff’s Public Protection Committee said: “Cardiff Council is always eager to promote the very highest hygiene standards in food premises and we are keen to promote healthy options for those choosing to eat out. To win these accolades, premises must pass a rigorous inspection and demonstrate their commitment to high standards. Congratulations to all the winners.”
Rob Wilkins, Head of General Enforcement at FSAW said: “Eating out is increasingly part of our everyday life. It is therefore essential that food businesses attain high standards in cleanliness and hygiene practices. Caterers can also make a significant contribution to improving diet in Wales. I am delighted that so many businesses are participating in these award schemes which act as a source of public information and allow businesses to gain recognition for their achievements.”
Photograph: The Award winners pictured with Rob Wilkins, Head of General Enforcement at FSAW, Bethan Jones (Operational Manager Public Protection) and Sean Hannaby (Chief Strategic Planning & Environment Officer).
