Food hygiene ratings given to two South Tyneside establishments

By Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Published 15th Aug 2023, 10:14 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 South Tyneside’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

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

The National Trust, a restaurant, cafe or canteen at Souter Lighthouse, Coast Road, Whitburn, Tyne & Wear was handed a one-out-of-five rating after assessment on July 10.

And The China Cook, a takeaway at 67a Canterbury Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear was given a score of four on July 10.