The Friendly Fryer food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southend-On-Sea
The Friendly Fryer 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
This is a fresh result: The Friendly Fryer was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 123 Sutton Road, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS2 5PB
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Friendly Fryer sits behind roughly 972 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 18% | ← The Friendly Fryer | |
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarash News Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Abbottswood Lodge Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aroma House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Big News 5 Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| AM To PM Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about The Friendly Fryer
What is The Friendly Fryer's food hygiene rating?
The Friendly Fryer has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Friendly Fryer 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 The Friendly Fryer last inspected?
The Friendly Fryer was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea 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 "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 The Friendly Fryer compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, while The Friendly Fryer holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea 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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