Food hygiene ratings given to two Newcastle establishments

By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter
Published 6th Dec 2023, 08:24 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 Newcastle’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

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

The Lowther, a pub, bar or nightclub at 16 - 20 Newgate Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne was handed a five-out-of-five rating after assessment on October 17.

And The Whale’s Head Coffee, a restaurant, cafe or canteen at 413 Chillingham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne was given a score of four on November 7.