North East chippy food hygiene ratings for Good Friday

Good Friday (this year marked on April 3) is arguably the biggest day in the country for fish and chips – a British staple which can be found in thousands of shops and restaurants across the UK.

And in the North East, we are no stranger to a good chippy. Our proximity to the seaside means a classic, tasty portion is always close by.

With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most-loved spots in the region, including their food hygiene ratings, so you can decide where to go this Good Friday.

Which one is your favourite?

Seaham

• Bells Fish and Chips – Five stars
• Downey’s Fish and Chips – One star
• Seaham Chippy – Five stars

South Tyneside

• Colmans Food Temple – Five stars

North Tyneside

• Bill’s Fish Bar – Four stars
• Fisherman’s Bay – Five stars

Teesside/North Yorkshire

• Oliver’s Fish and Chip Restaurant – Five stars
• The Little Chip – Five stars

Why do we have fish and chips on Good Friday?

Well, it all stems from the fact that Christians believe that Jesus was executed on Good Friday, sacrificing himself for his followers.

Because of this, Christians do not eat red meat on Good Friday to honour this, and instead eat fish as an alternative.