Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to nine Newcastle establishments

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 nine of Newcastle’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:

• Rated 5: Bev's Buffet at Law Courts Quayside, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on January 25

• Rated 5: The Owl Tree Children's Cafe CIC at Coxlodge Methodist Church John Street, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on January 18

• Rated 5: Las Iguanas Newcastle at 62 - 74 Grey Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on January 15

• Rated 5: YOLO Townhouse at 14 High Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on January 15

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And two ratings have been handed to pubs, bars or nightclubs:

• Rated 5: The Cafe at Newcastle Arts Centre Limited 67 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on January 13

• Rated 5: Free Trade Inn at 12 Saint Lawrence Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on October 9

Takeaways

Plus three ratings for takeaways:

• Rated 5: Mr Gee's at 111 Scrogg Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on January 20

• Rated 5: Chunky chicken at 263 Chillingham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on January 16

• Rated 5: Kareems Grill at 50 Crossley Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on January 10