A Winchester restaurant has been awarded a new food hygiene rating of four out of five.

As previously reported, Gandhi Indian Restaurant in 163-164 High Street was scored a food hygiene rating of one, meaning major improvements necessary, after an assessment by the Food Standard's Agency on February 8.

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However, after a revisit on March 31, the restaurant was given a new score of four.

Health protection manager at Winchester City Council, Mike Greenwood said: "I inspected [Gandhi Restaurant] yesterday and they have now been awarded a rating of four.

"It should show on the food hygiene rating scheme website by Monday afternoon."

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