Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to two South Tyneside takeaways

By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter
Published 20th Jul 2023, 16:09 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 takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them both.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of South Tyneside’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them both.

Greggs, at Unit 1-2, South Shields Interchange, Keppel Street, South Shields was handed a five-out-of-five rating after assessment on July 13.

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And Singh's Fish Bar, at 136 Quarry Lane, South Shields, Tyne & Wear was also given a score of five on July 12.

It means that of South Tyneside's 142 takeaways with ratings, 68 (48%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.