In the latest round of food hygiene inspections five takeways in the North East were given the lowest possible score.

The ratings are used by the Food Hygiene Agency to indicate to the public that certain eateries have serious impovements to be make.

Inspections are routinely carried out throughout the year across the country.

Inspectors are looking at a range of factors when they make their decisions but they focus on hygiene, safety, structural compliance and confidence in management.

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Around the UK everywhere that provides food will have to have an inspection.

In the North East and North Yorkshire, the majority of takeaways and restaurants continue to receive a three and above rating.

But there are a number that have been identified which urgently need improvement.

What each hygiene rating means

0 - Urgent Improvement Necessary
1 - Major Improvement Necessary
2 - Some Improvement Necessary
3 - Hygiene Standards Generally Satisfactory
4 - Hygiene Standards Good
5 - Hygiene Standards Very Good

You can look through the full list of restuarants the Food Standards Agency has inspected through their website here.

All ratings are as listed by the FSA on its website at the time of creating this list on August 11, 2023.

One Star:

Ruchi

118 Normanby Road, Redcar

Inspected on May 17, 2023.

Pizza Home

1-2 Dans Castle, Bishop Auckland

Inspected on June 6, 2023.

Doughlicious

69 Tarring Street, Stockton

Inspected on May 3, 2023.

Mojos Pizzeria

67 Fore Bondgate, Bishop Auckland

Inspected on April 11, 2023.

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Royal Garden

31 High Newham Court, Stockton

Inspected on April 24, 2023