Good news as food hygiene ratings given to two Lisburn and Castlereagh takeaways

By Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter

Published 23rd Jan 2024, 16:05 GMT

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

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.

Sonas, at 35 Market Square South, Old Warren, Lisburn, Antrim was handed a five-out-of-five rating after assessment on January 10.

And The Garvey chippy, at 92c Warren Gardens, Lisburn, Lisburn, Antrim was also given a score of five on January 10.

It means that of Lisburn and Castlereagh's 96 takeaways with ratings, 65 have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.