Sandwell takeaway handed new food hygiene rating

By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter
Published 27th Mar 2023, 08:51 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 Sandwell takeaway has been handed a new one-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

A Sandwell takeaway has been handed a new one-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

Toppings, a takeaway at 148 Cape Hill, Smethwick was given the score after assessment on February 17, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.

It means that of Sandwell's 347 takeaways with ratings, 180 (52%) have ratings of five and just two have zero ratings.