Good news as food hygiene ratings handed to three Gateshead restaurants

By Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Published 23rd Jan 2024, 16:05 BST
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to three of Gateshead’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to three of Gateshead’s restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to three restaurants, cafes or canteens:

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• Rated 5: MHA Communities Gateshead West at Community Lounge, Boltons Bungalows, Chopwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on January 19

• Rated 5: Enfields Restaurant at Gateshead College, Quarryfield Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear; rated on January 18

• Rated 5: Birtley Community Association at Birtley Community Centre, Ravensworth Road, Birtley, Chester Le St; rated on January 16

It means that of Gateshead's 261 similar establishments with ratings, 219 (84%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.