Food hygiene ratings handed to two Derry City and Strabane takeaways

By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter

Published 3rd Jan 2023, 09:34 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.

Jasmine, at 20 Crescent Link, Kilfinnan, Londonderry, Londonderry was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on November 28.

And Lemongrass, at 6 Strule Gardens, Clooney, Londonderry, Londonderry was also given a score of four on November 28.

It means that of Derry City and Strabane's 132 takeaways with ratings, 76 (58%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.