The Friends Experience food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newham
The Friends Experience 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 21 September 2024, 21 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: ExCel, 1 Western Gateway, Canning Town, E16 1XL
How it compares in Newham
That puts The Friends Experience among the 1,194 places in Newham holding top marks, 49% 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 | 1,194 | 49% | ← The Friends Experience | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 509 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 383 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 217 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 231 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 Good
- 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 The Friends Experience 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 The Friends Experience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Slices Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Aloft Hotel London Excel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Al Dente Canary Wharf Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| 55 Square Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Albina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Amelia House Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about The Friends Experience
What is The Friends Experience's food hygiene rating?
The Friends Experience has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newham Council on 21 September 2024.
Is The Friends Experience 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 The Friends Experience last inspected?
The Friends Experience was last inspected on 21 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Friends Experience?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Friends Experience compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,436 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, and The Friends Experience is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects The Friends Experience 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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