The Friary food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southend-On-Sea
The Friary 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 12 July 2024, more than 2 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: 145 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 2YH
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts The Friary among the 973 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 70% 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 | 973 | 70% | ← The Friary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 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 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 The Friary 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 Friary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Hundreds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| 140 Eastern Esplanade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Camelia Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Christie's Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Byers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Centre Place Family Centre Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Cockleshell Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| ChicKing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
Questions about The Friary
What is The Friary's food hygiene rating?
The Friary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 12 July 2024.
Is The Friary 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 Friary last inspected?
The Friary was last inspected on 12 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Friary?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Friary 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, and The Friary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Friary 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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