Friend In Need food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnet
Friend In Need holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 September 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: East Barnet Baptist Church Crescent Road Barnet, EN4 8PS
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Friend In Need among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Friend In Need | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 513 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 Friend In Need 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 Friend In Need, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Supermarket Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Asil Bistro Kitchen Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Barnet Turkish Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bodens Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2022 |
| Barnet Synagogue Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Aura of Cockfosters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Friend In Need
What is Friend In Need's food hygiene rating?
Friend In Need has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 21 September 2021.
Is Friend In Need 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Friend In Need last inspected?
Friend In Need was last inspected on 21 September 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Friend In Need?
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 Friend In Need compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Friend In Need is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Friend In Need 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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