Greggs food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Riding of Yorkshire
Greggs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 September 2025, 9 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: Boothferry Road, Howden, Goole, DN14 7TA
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Greggs among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← Greggs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Impact Food Group @ Howden Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Howden Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Maxis out of School Club/nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Elizabeth Homes Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Ginger's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Mark Scott Slush Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2026 |
| Caterlink - Howden School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
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 East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 23 September 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greggs last inspected?
Greggs was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Greggs compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire 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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Greggs is one of 302 rated food businesses in Goole. See every hygiene rating in Goole →
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