Friends food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Riding of Yorkshire
Friends holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 39a-41 Promenade, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO15 2PY
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Friends among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,503 | 84% | ← Friends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Friends, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Flowers by Yvonne @ Garden of Eden Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Dappa Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cue and Cushion Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Focaccia Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aalia House Care Home Caring Premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Friends
What is Friends's food hygiene rating?
Friends has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 14 October 2024.
Is Friends safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Friends last inspected?
Friends was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Friends compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Friends is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Friends 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Friends is one of 479 rated food businesses in Bridlington. See every hygiene rating in Bridlington →
East Riding of Yorkshire inspects and rates 3,149 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Riding of Yorkshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastriding.gov.uk
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