Top prizes for McDonalds at '˜Toilet Oscars'

Franchisee Bob Meadowcroft, and crew bagged the ‘Gold Award’ for the quality of the toilet facilities at the Drive-Thru restaurant on High Grounds Road. The awards were judged on a wide range of criteria including cleanliness and hygiene, fixtures and fittings, air quality and décor.

The awards aim to promote the highest standards in public lavatories focusing the spotlight on ‘away from home’ toilets throughout the UK.

Loo of the Year contenders, with the owner’s or manager’s permission, can be nominated by anyone including staff, customers, visitors, managers, owners or contractors. Following nomination, the entries are critiqued and receive a grading ranging from Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum following an unannounced visit from an independent Loo of the Year Awards inspector.

Bob Meadowcroft said: “My staff work exceptionally hard to ensure our customers enjoy a high quality service throughout their visit, and this includes having access to hygienic and safe washroom facilities.

“Our toilets are maintained to a very high standard for all our customers to enjoy, so it’s a great to be recognised for our ongoing hard work with this prestigious award.”