Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to four North Tyneside 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 four of North Tyneside’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 two restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Littley Bay at First Floor, Berkeley Building, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay; rated on August 14

• Rated 5: Sandringham Court at Blackfriars Way, Longbenton, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on August 11

Takeaways

And two ratings have been handed to takeaways:

• Rated 5: Lawsons Real Sandwiches at 24 Netherton Avenue, North Shields, Tyne And Wear; rated on August 15

• Rated 5: Gills Fish Bar at 57 West Percy Street, North Shields, Tyne And Wear; rated on August 10