As many as twenty local firms were recognised for their high standards in handling and preparing food when the Mayor of Rugby Councillor Jerry Roodhouse presented this year’s Food Hygiene Awards.

The Awards follow inspections by Rugby borough Council Officers and are intended to reward those businesses who are working to achieve and improve standards for food safety.

The Companies to be honoured are:

Tesco Staff Canteen, Rugby
Gillendy Catering at Lumonics, Swift valley, Rugby
Dominos Pizza, Rugby
The Coutryard by Marriott, Ryton on Dunsmore
The Brye Bed and Breakfast, Wolston
McDonalds, Rugby
Brownsover Community First School, Rugby
Knightlow Primary School Annex, Stretton on Dunsmore
St Oswals C of E Primary School, Rugby
Bridget Street Post Office, Rugby
Canal Brisge Stores, Hillmorton
Aldi, Rugby
Rose Narrowboats Limited, Stretton under Fosse
Coventry and East Mercia Co-operative Society (Co-op), Clock Towers, rugby
Tates Lateshopper, Hillmorton
Marks and Spencer, Rugby
Nelson Hind Catering at Herbert Gray College, Rugby
Gardner Merchant at School House, Rugby School
Quadrant Catering Limited at Royal Mail Sorting Office, Rugby
Catering Partnership Limited at Salvesen Food Logistic, Rugby

The mayor also presented over 40 certificates to businesses who have successfully completed a range of Food Hygiene courses run by the Council.