A HALESOWEN fish and chip shop which was gutted by fire has been awarded a five star hygiene rating.

Penny's Fish Bar on Long Lane was hit by fire back in January and had to close to be completely refitted.

Now it has been awarded a top five star hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection on June 21.

Halesowen News: The fish and chip shop before the fire (Pic: Google)The fish and chip shop before the fire (Pic: Google)

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 the results of all food hygiene inspections at eateries across the Dudley borough via Dudley Council’s website or on the national ratings.food.gov.uk website.