Data Reporter Andrew Dowdeswell on the latest Food Standards Agency ratings two restaurants in the borough

A Food Standards Agency rating sticker with the words 'FOOD HYGIENE RATING' and numbers up to 5. — New ratings have been awarded by the Food Standards Agency – (Credit – Radar)

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Barnet’s restaurants, cafes or canteens by the Food Standards Agency.

Clouds Chippy, at 688 High Road in North Finchley was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on May 31st.

And DD – Daily Dose, at Onslow Parade Hampden Square in Southgate was given a score of three on May 31st.

It means that of Barnet’s 558 restaurants, cafes and canteens with ratings, 263 (47%) have ratings of five and just one has a zero rating.

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