Howbury Friends
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Howbury Friends is a retailers - other located at St Augustines Church Hall, Slade Green Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 2HX, in the Bexley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 22 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bexley oversees 1,773 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bexley is 4.5 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Howbury Friends?
Howbury Friends has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bexley.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Howbury Friends last inspected?
Howbury Friends was last inspected on 2025-09-22. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Howbury Friends located?
Howbury Friends is located at St Augustines Church Hall, Slade Green Road, Erith, Kent , DA8 2HX, in the Bexley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DA8 postcode area.