Greggs food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rossendale
Greggs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 43 Deardengate, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 5QN
How it compares in Rossendale
That puts Greggs among the 506 places in Rossendale holding top marks, 82% 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 | 506 | 82% | ← Greggs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 79 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 Greggs 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 Greggs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel N Vape Haslingden Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| Budget Bargain World Ltd Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Billingtons Outside Catering Other catering premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Arifa Hasi LTD Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Co-Op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Haslingden News Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Haslingden Service Station Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about Greggs
What is Greggs's food hygiene rating?
Greggs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rossendale Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Greggs 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greggs last inspected?
Greggs was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rossendale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs?
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 Greggs compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects Greggs 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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Understanding this rating
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