Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to seven South 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 seven of South 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 five restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Override Skate Park at 8a Tynepoint Industrial Estate, Shaftesbury Avenue, South Shields, Tyne & Wear; rated on July 21

• Rated 5: Kashmir Tandoori Restaurant at 20 Frederick Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear; rated on July 10

• Rated 5: Ristorante Bravi at 7 North Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear; rated on July 7

• Rated 5: The Lounge at 30/32 Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear; rated on July 7

• Rated 5: Cafe India at 200 Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear; rated on June 30

Takeaways

And two ratings have been handed to takeaways:

• Rated 5: The Gold Lion at 97 Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear; rated on July 13

• Rated 5: Panku Streetfood at 15 Coronation Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear; rated on July 7