Food hygiene ratings given to two Gateshead takeaways

By Marieta Marinova, Data Reporter
Published 27th Dec 2023, 10:23 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 two of Gateshead’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Gateshead’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

Dragon Place, at 138 Sheriffs Highway, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on December 5.

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And Chutney Balti Takeaway, at 5 Ravensworth Villas, Wrekenton, Gateshead was also given a score of four on December 1.

It means that of Gateshead's 198 takeaways with ratings, 122 (62%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.