Data Reporter Marieta Marinova on the latest ratings from the Food Standards Agency

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.

Taste Of Nawab, at 97 Colney Hatch Lane in Friern Barnet was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on July 19th.

And Shades at 746 Finchley Road in Golders Green was given a score of one on July 19th.

It means that of Barnet’s 567 restaurants, cafes and canteens with ratings, 266 (47%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.

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