Food hygiene: New ratings issued to three Northumberland venues

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Northumberland’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) website shows.

The Hemmel Cafe, a restaurant, cafe or canteen at Allenheads, has been handed a three-out-of-five rating after an assessment on August 4.

Panda Inn, a takeaway at 40 Glebe Road, Bedlington, was also given a score of three on August 4.

The Dyvels Inn, a pub, bar or nightclub at Station Road, Corbridge, was given a three-star rating after an assessment on August 2.

It means that of Northumberland's 422 pubs, bars and nightclubs with ratings, 351 (83%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.

The FSA visits eateries across the country to judge how clean and well-run they are. Many pass with flying colours, but others are told they need to make major improvements or run the risk of being shut down.