Food hygiene ratings handed to two Derry City and Strabane takeaways

By Will Grimond, Data Reporter

Published 24th Nov 2022, 10:00 GMT

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Derry City and Strabane’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Derry City and Strabane’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.

Gibbon's Takeaway, at 21 Park Avenue, Edenballymore, Londonderry, Londonderry was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on October 19.

And Big Bites Traditional Fish & Chips, at 103 Strand Road, Edenballymore, Londonderry, Londonderry was given a score of three on October 19.

It means that of Derry City and Strabane's 129 takeaways with ratings, 74 (57%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.