The Friary

145 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 2YH

Takeaway / Sandwich Shop

Last inspected 3 September 2026 (2 months ago)

Good

Inspection breakdown

Points are given for not meeting standards, so fewer points is better. Read more about how the scoring works.

15 points in total. The overall rating is set by the total and by the worst single area, so 10 points for management of food safety holds this business at 4.

Hygienic food handling

Good

5 of 25 points

Preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage

Cleanliness and condition

Very good

0 of 25 points

Layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control

Management of food safety

Generally satisfactory

10 of 30 points

Checks in place, staff knowledge, and confidence standards will be kept up

Location

145 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 2YH (opens in Google Maps)

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Rating history

Down from 5 to 4 at the most recent inspection.

4
GoodCurrent · 3 September 2026
5
Very good12 July 2024

Details

Scheme: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme · England
Local authority: Southend-On-Sea
Town/city: Southend-on-Sea
County: Essex
Business type: Takeaway / Sandwich Shop
FHRS ID: 957785

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