Wellington's dirtiest eateries have been identified for the first time, in a list naming and shaming some of the city's worst food hygiene offenders.

The list features 30 restaurants, niche food distributors, catering companies, bars, cafes and takeaway joints.

All have been temporarily closed by environmental health officers for serious hygiene regulation breaches or public health concerns during the past five years – some for blatant failures and others factors outside their control.

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