Greggs The Bakers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sefton
Greggs The Bakers 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 14 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hpj The Jewellers, 156 New Strand Parkside, Bootle, L20 4XX
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Greggs The Bakers among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Greggs The Bakers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 Very 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 The Bakers 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 The Bakers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2019 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| Bootle Library Other catering premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Auroras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bootle Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Afton Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Greggs The Bakers
What is Greggs The Bakers's food hygiene rating?
Greggs The Bakers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 14 August 2024.
Is Greggs The Bakers 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 The Bakers last inspected?
Greggs The Bakers was last inspected on 14 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs The Bakers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Bakers compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs The Bakers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Greggs The Bakers 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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