Food hygiene ratings handed to two Ards and North Down takeaways

By Will Grimond, Data Reporter

Published 21st Mar 2023, 10:33 GMT

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Ards and North Down’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Ards and North Down’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

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.

placeholder image — 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.

EMPORIUM ASIAN CUISINE, at 35 Main Street, Ballymacruise, Millisle, Down was handed a two-out-of-five rating after assessment on February 13.

And TASTY, at 46-54 Donaghadee Road, Corporation North, Newtownards, Down was also given a score of two on February 13.

It means that of Ards and North Down's 107 takeaways with ratings, 59 (55%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.