Greggs @ Stow Hill Service Station food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Newport
Greggs @ Stow Hill Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Greggs @ Stow Hill Service Station was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Stow Hill Service Station, Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 4GA
How it compares in Newport
That puts Greggs @ Stow Hill Service Station among the 903 places in Newport holding top marks, 78% 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 | 903 | 78% | ← Greggs @ Stow Hill Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 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 @ Stow Hill Service Station 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 @ Stow Hill Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Abbyfield House Glengariff Caring Premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2017 |
| Caerleon House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2018 |
| Ashton Park Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Burleigh House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bailey's Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2023 |
| Chapter 36 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Bellevue Stores Formally Luxton Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2015 |
Questions about Greggs @ Stow Hill Service Station
What is Greggs @ Stow Hill Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Greggs @ Stow Hill Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Greggs @ Stow Hill Service Station 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greggs @ Stow Hill Service Station last inspected?
Greggs @ Stow Hill Service Station was last inspected on 22 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs @ Stow Hill Service Station?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Greggs @ Stow Hill Service Station compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs @ Stow Hill Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Greggs @ Stow Hill Service Station 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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