A NEW food hygiene rating has been awarded to a takeaway restaurant in Copeland. 

The Spice House, on 81 High Street in Cleator Moor, have been award a five-out-of-five rating by the food hygiene inspector. 

The owner of the Indian takeaway said he was 'very happy' to receive the highest rating possible. 

"I'm very happy to have this new rating, we look forward to welcoming the people of Copeland back into the takeaway after it.

"We're open seven days a week, from 4.30pm to 10pm, we also offer delivery, please call us on 01946 811500," he said. 

It means that of Copeland's 66 takeaways with ratings, 30 have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.

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