Greggs PLC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
Greggs PLC holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 May 2021, more than 5 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: Unit 2A, Clacton Factory Shopping Village, Stephenson Road West, CO15 4TL
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Greggs PLC sits behind roughly 775 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ← Greggs PLC | |
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 PLC 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 PLC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Booker Cash and Carry Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| 2 Hearts Catering Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Burrsville Infant Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| B&Q Limited Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about Greggs PLC
What is Greggs PLC's food hygiene rating?
Greggs PLC has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tendring Council on 14 May 2021.
Is Greggs PLC 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greggs PLC last inspected?
Greggs PLC was last inspected on 14 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs PLC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 PLC compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Greggs PLC holds a 4. 221 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Greggs PLC 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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