Good news as food hygiene ratings handed to six 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 six 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 three restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Pizza Hut Restaurant at Pizza Hut, Osprey Drive, Silverlink Retail Park, Wallsend; rated on November 6

• Rated 5: House Of Holes at 57 Front Street, Tynemouth, Tyne And Wear; rated on November 2

• Rated 5: Pranzo at 16 Station Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear; rated on August 3

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And one rating has been handed to a pub, bar or nightclub:

• Rated 5: The Fire Station at 18 York Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear; rated on October 30

Takeaways

Plus two ratings for takeaways:

• Rated 5: Panku at Panku Within Asda, Whitley Road, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on November 10

• Rated 5: Sunflower Catering at Unit 8, Morgan Business Centre, Mylord Crescent, Camperdown Industrial Estate; rated on August 1