Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to five Gateshead establishments

By Marieta Marinova, Data Reporter
Published 21st Aug 2023, 09:44 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 five of Gateshead’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to five of Gateshead’s establishments, 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 four restaurants, cafes or canteens:

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• Rated 5: KFC at 76-78 Russell Way, Metrocentre, Gateshead; rated on August 16

• Rated 5: Fattoush Lounge at 48b Garden Walk, Metro Centre, Whickham; rated on August 15

• Rated 5: Bells Fish and Chips at Unit 23 Team Valley Retail Park, Tenth Avenue West, Team Valley; rated on August 14

• Rated 5: Melts at 15 Flexbury Gardens, Harlow Green, Gateshead; rated on August 14

Takeaways

And one rating has been handed to a takeaway:

• Rated 5: Porcellis at 7 Team Valley Shopping Village, Team Valley, Gateshead; rated on August 17