Greggs food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Burnley
Greggs holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 69 the Mall, Burnley, BB11 1BA
How it compares in Burnley
In Burnley, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Greggs sits behind roughly 551 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 551 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ← Greggs | |
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down Town Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Clarets Convenient Shop Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Burnley FC In The Community Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2019 |
| Ellis's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Bull Ring Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Cosy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2017 |
| Empire Theatre Champagne Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2022 |
Questions about Greggs
What is Greggs's food hygiene rating?
Greggs has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Burnley Council on 14 January 2024.
Is Greggs safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greggs last inspected?
Greggs was last inspected on 14 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Burnley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while Greggs holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley 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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