Newham takeaway given new food hygiene rating

By Marieta Marinova, Data Reporter
Published 23rd Aug 2023, 10:34 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.
A Newham takeaway has been handed a new three-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

A Newham takeaway has been handed a new three-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

Hot Scotch, a takeaway at Unit M5, 49 - 51 The Mall, Stratford, London was given the score after assessment on July 18, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.

It means that of Newham's 336 takeaways with ratings, 144 (43%) have ratings of five and just three have zero ratings.