Gateshead takeaway given new food hygiene rating

By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter
Published 4th Jan 2024, 15:13 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.
A Gateshead takeaway has been handed a new three-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

A Gateshead takeaway has been handed a new three-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

Happy Days Express, a takeaway at Unit 3 Whickham Industrial Estate, Swalwell, Whickham was given the score after assessment on December 13, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.

It means that of Gateshead's 200 takeaways with ratings, 122 (61%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.