Broom Chippy and Fish Bar in Ferryhill was awarded a very low rating by the Food Standards Agency in an inspection on June 19.

However, after a new management system has been implemented they have shot back up to a five star rating.

Here’s what each food 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

Rajashekar Bandi, manager of the shop, described how changes had been made to improve their rating.

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He said: "We have improved the shop with a new management system.

"Recently, a re-inspection was done and we achieved a five star food hygiene rating.

"We are really pleased with the achievement and want to let our customers know about the changes."