Newcastle takeaway given new five-star food hygiene rating

A Newcastle takeaway has been handed a new five-out-of-five food hygiene rating.
By Will Grimond, Data Reporter
Published 26th Apr 2022, 08:19 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.

A Newcastle takeaway has been handed a new five-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

Dr Shake Express, a takeaway at Retail Premises 207 Middle Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne was given the maximum score after assessment on April 8, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.

It means that of Newcastle's 316 takeaways with ratings, 201 (64%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.