Food hygiene ratings given to two Newcastle takeaways

By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter
Published 20th Nov 2023, 14:39 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 takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

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

Khyber cafe, at 169 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on October 20.

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And Oxley Fish And Kebab, at 30 Cedar Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne was also given a score of four on October 20.

It means that of Newcastle's 313 takeaways with ratings, 188 (60%) have ratings of five and just one has a zero rating.