Pizza Friends food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Pizza Friends 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 19 December 2024, 18 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: 49 St John Street, Bridgwater, TA6 5HR
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Pizza Friends among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Pizza Friends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Very 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 Pizza Friends 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 Pizza Friends, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe Food Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Bunch of Grapes Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Broadway Health Park Caring Premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bus Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Food Plus Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Bella's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Akropolis / Elysian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Cafe Dos Amigos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Pizza Friends
What is Pizza Friends's food hygiene rating?
Pizza Friends has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 19 December 2024.
Is Pizza Friends 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 Pizza Friends last inspected?
Pizza Friends was last inspected on 19 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pizza Friends?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pizza Friends compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza Friends is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Pizza Friends 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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