It's far from a secret that residents of the North East enjoy a cheeky takeaway from time to time, and we're not exactly strapped for choice when it comes down to it.
Numerous streets across Newcastle alone have become hotbeds for fast food and unique dishes galore, like the Chillingham and Westgate Roads - while South Shields has its famous Ocean Road - jam packed with curryhouses galore.
And with so much choice, locals and visitors alike can afford to be a little picky as to where they decide to chow down. One of the main factors which many consider a deal breaker is an establishment's food hygiene score.
