Dolphin Fish & Chips in Pembrokeshire wins top award
The accreditation follows a detailed virtual inspection by an NFFF-approved assessor, who reviewed the shop's staff training, equipment, frying skills, and overall cleanliness.
A spokesman for Dolphin Fish & Chips said: "We are delighted to gain our place in the scheme.
"To be recognised as one of the top fish and chip shops by the NFFF is indeed an honour and a credit to our hardworking staff, who I would like to offer my sincere thanks for their continued hard work and efforts to maintain our excellent reputation.
"I would personally like to thank all our customers, new and old.
"The support and encouragement they have offered has been great.
"It has motivated us to maintain our high standards which have been recognised with this accreditation."
Andrew Crook, president of the NFFF, said: "The NFFF Quality Accreditation scheme is extremely comprehensive.
"Food safety is a key area that we examine together with other key aspects of the business including the preparation and cooking equipment, to the management of paperwork and the traceability of fish.
"'Dolphin Fish & Chips' clearly takes pride in where it sources its fish and potatoes from.
"Achieving the NFFF Quality Accreditation provides reassurance to customers that they are being served cooked food using high-quality ingredients."
The accreditation is valid for one year and can be renewed only if standards are maintained, as verified by follow-up assessments.
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