Good news as food hygiene ratings given to two Gateshead restaurants

By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter
Published 15th Nov 2023, 09:41 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 restaurants, cafes or canteens, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them both.

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

Burger King, at 5-7 Russell Way, Metrocentre, Gateshead was handed a five-out-of-five rating after assessment on November 6.

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And Bewicks (Civic Centre), at Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear was also given a score of five on October 25.

It means that of Gateshead's 244 restaurants, cafes and canteens with ratings, 202 (83%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.