The Friendly Fryer food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Telford and Wrekin Council
The Friendly Fryer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2025, 8 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: 18 - 20 Hills Lane Drive, Madeley, Telford, TF7 4BP
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
That puts The Friendly Fryer among the 1,137 places in Telford and Wrekin Council holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,137 | 85% | ← The Friendly Fryer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Friendly Fryer 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 Friendly Fryer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Boys Burger Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Caterplus Services Ltd Caring Premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Cuckoo Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Chec Mates Day Care (Toddler Group) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Anstice Community Trust Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about The Friendly Fryer
What is The Friendly Fryer's food hygiene rating?
The Friendly Fryer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 31 October 2025.
Is The Friendly Fryer 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Friendly Fryer last inspected?
The Friendly Fryer was last inspected on 31 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Friendly Fryer?
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 Friendly Fryer compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,334 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, and The Friendly Fryer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects The Friendly Fryer 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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