Friends Social Club

3
Generally Satisfactory
Inspected: 2025-06-04

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Friends Social Club is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 2A Gloucester Road, LONDON, N18 1HL, in the Enfield local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally Satisfactory). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Enfield oversees 2,426 registered food businesses, of which 71% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Enfield is 4.2 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
2A Gloucester Road, LONDON
Postcode
N18 1HL
Local Authority
Enfield
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
941386

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Friends Social Club?

Friends Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5, as assessed by Enfield.

What does a food hygiene rating of 3 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 3 means hygiene standards are generally satisfactory but some improvement is needed. The inspector found areas where standards could be raised, and the business should take steps to address these issues before the next inspection.

When was Friends Social Club last inspected?

Friends Social Club was last inspected on 2025-06-04. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Friends Social Club improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Friends Social Club located?

Friends Social Club is located at 2A Gloucester Road, LONDON , N18 1HL, in the Enfield local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the N18 postcode area.