Sandwell takeaway handed new food hygiene rating

By Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Published 31st May 2023, 10:12 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 two-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

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

King Cod, a takeaway at 4 Lower High Street, Cradley Heath was given the score after assessment on April 25, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.

It means that of Sandwell's 371 takeaways with ratings, 177 (48%) have ratings of five and just three have zero ratings.