Watchdogs say that 'major improvement' is necessary at a County Durham takeaway which was hit with a one star hygiene rating in October.

La Roma on Northgate in Darlington was awarded a very low rating by the Food Standards Agency in an inspection on January 23.

Following the inspection, the takeaway will have been informed that a number of improvements need to be made urgently.

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

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During its inspection, the business was inspected on its hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and building as well as management of food safety.

The business has been told that major improvement is necessary.

La Roma has been contacted for a comment on their recent inspection.