Bad news as food hygiene ratings handed to two Glasgow takeaways

By Marieta Marinova, Data Reporter
Published 17th Aug 2023, 10:14 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.
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Glasgow’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s bad news for them both.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Glasgow’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s bad news for them both.

Hajar Shawarma, at 6a John Street, Glasgow was handed an "improvement required" rating after assessment on July 19.

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And Spice Cottage, at 45 Conisborough Road, Glasgow was also given an "improvement required" classification on July 19.

It means that of Glasgow's 726 takeaways with ratings, 622 (86%) have pass ratings and 104 (14%) require improvement.