Greggs - Washington Northbound food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gateshead
Greggs - Washington Northbound 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 8 December 2025, 7 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: Greggs - Washington Northbound, Washington Services, Portobello, DH3 2SJ
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Greggs - Washington Northbound among the 1,170 places in Gateshead holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,170 | 81% | ← Greggs - Washington Northbound | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 202 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 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 - Washington Northbound 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 - Washington Northbound, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee - Northbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| BP North Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| BP South Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee - Southbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Canford Audio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2017 |
| 2nd Home Childcare Barlew Mow Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Barley Mow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
Questions about Greggs - Washington Northbound
What is Greggs - Washington Northbound's food hygiene rating?
Greggs - Washington Northbound has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Greggs - Washington Northbound 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 - Washington Northbound last inspected?
Greggs - Washington Northbound was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs - Washington Northbound?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 - Washington Northbound compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs - Washington Northbound is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Greggs - Washington Northbound 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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