NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Dudley’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

Royal Oak, a pub, bar or nightclub at The Royal Oak, Manor Lane, Halesowen, was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on August 14.

And Zig Zags, a restaurant, cafe or canteen at Unit 2, Little Cottage Street, Brierley Hill, was also given a score of four on August 14.

Ratings are published on the Food Standards Agency’s website which rates businesses from zero to five so customers can make more informed choices about where to buy and eat food.

A rating of five means hygiene standards are very good, four means hygiene standards are good, three means hygiene standards are generally satisfactory, two means some improvement is necessary, a rating of one means major improvement is necessary and a rating of zero means urgent improvement is required.

People can see all food hygiene inspection results on the national ratings.food.gov.uk website.