Food hygiene ratings handed to two South Tyneside takeaways

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

Munch box, at 168a Whiteleas Way, South Shields, Tyne & Wear was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on September 27.

And Luigis/crunchy chikin/monster burgerz, at 399 Stanhope Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear was given a score of three on October 6.

It means that of South Tyneside's 146 takeaways with ratings, 67 (46%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.