A North East takeaway shop has been slapped with a one-star hygiene review after spiders were found all over the toilet.

Fast Fry, in Durham, was told that multiple areas were in 'disrepair' and that multiple items needed to be 'repaired'.

Along with the spiders in the toilet, a number of areas were found to be dirty including the microwave, the hob on the oven and tin opener blade.

The inspector found that garlic mayo in the kitchen was being stored at room temperature despite being a high-risk food at the takeaway shop.

A full report was written justifying the one-star hygiene review given to the Fast Fry branch.

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Khan Singh, from Fast Fry, said: "We have booked another inspection.

"We hope to get it done next month as we believe our restaurant is very very clean.

"Hopefully we can get a much better rating soon."

Durham County Council released the full report in three main categories: Cleanliness and condition of facilities and buildings, hygienic food handling and management of food safety.

The inspector was told that high-risk food like bolognese was left out at room temperature for 3-4 hours.

They wrote: "This slows down the cooling process and presents ideal conditions for food poisoning bacteria to grow.

"Hot food which is to be cooled before storage or sale must be cooled as quickly as possible before being placed in the refrigerator.

"High-risk foods should be placed in the refrigerator within 90 minutes after cooking to limit the amount of bacterial growth."

Guidelines state that high-risk foods should not be stored above 8C.

The hygiene review for the Durham takeaway also stated that: "Food handlers were not wearing suitable and clean over-clothing. 

"There were gaps around the pipework in the potato preparation area and under the wash-up sinks. 

"The stainless steel covering was missing above the extraction canopy. 

"The WC compartment was dirty and covered in cobwebs and spiders, particularly at high levels. In addition, the flooring was damp. 

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"The corner of the wall adjacent to kebab machines was exposing bare plaster. 

"The toilet did not have adequate natural or mechanical ventilation.