Lord Mayor visits award winning chippy

3:39pm Tuesday 29th April 2008

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The Lord Mayor of Bradford was still required to wear his chain of office as he rolled his sleeves up and helped out at a fish and chip shop.

Councillor Robin Owens cooked up a storm at Status Fish and Chip shop, in Lindley Road, Little Horton, which has been awarded the Friers Quality Award from the Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish).

Owner Ahmed Thakur is also celebrating after being given the thumbs-up by Bradford Council, which awarded the shop four stars for hygiene.

The chippy is just one of three in the Bradford district to be awarded the certificate from Seafish, which promotes good-quality, sustainable seafood.

Lucie Bryan, of Seafish, was delighted with the food and improvements made to the premises.

She said: "Anyone can apply for the award, but it is not easy to achieve. We look at the quality of the food and hygiene.

"It is particularly good to see in an area like this, where it may not usually be typical to find proprietors who want the quality award."

Mr Thakur said: "I am delighted with the award and will continue to work hard to maintain the high standards."

Coun Owens, pictured with fryer Amjad Mir, said that he had enjoyed his day as a chef, but has no plans to give up his day job just yet!