Happy Friar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tunbridge Wells
Happy Friar 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
This is a fresh result: Happy Friar was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Friars Way, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3UA
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Happy Friar among the 860 places in Tunbridge Wells holding top marks, 83% 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 | 860 | 83% | ← Happy Friar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Happy Friar 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 Happy Friar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2021 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Barnardo's Meadows Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Beechwood School Limited School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Constitutional Club TW Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2011 |
Questions about Happy Friar
What is Happy Friar's food hygiene rating?
Happy Friar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Happy Friar 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 Happy Friar last inspected?
Happy Friar was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tunbridge Wells Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Happy Friar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Happy Friar compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, and Happy Friar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Happy Friar 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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