La Friends Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Canterbury City
La Friends Pizzeria holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 77 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LQ
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so La Friends Pizzeria sits behind roughly 1,161 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,161 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ← La Friends Pizzeria | |
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At La Friends Pizzeria none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to La Friends Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briggsys Emporium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Herne Bay Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Cafe Culture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Beaute Lab Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Black Anchor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Herne Bay Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Aqua Bay Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about La Friends Pizzeria
What is La Friends Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
La Friends Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 24 February 2025.
Is La Friends Pizzeria safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was La Friends Pizzeria last inspected?
La Friends Pizzeria was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at La Friends Pizzeria?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does La Friends Pizzeria compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while La Friends Pizzeria holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects La Friends Pizzeria and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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