Greggs PLC food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southampton
Greggs PLC 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 16 November 2024, 19 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: 51 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DZ
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Greggs PLC among the 1,016 places in Southampton holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,016 | 68% | ← Greggs PLC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above Bar Church Other catering premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Bar 104 Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
| Bella Italia Also Trading As Super Nonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Asiamart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
Questions about Greggs PLC
What is Greggs PLC's food hygiene rating?
Greggs PLC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 16 November 2024.
Is Greggs PLC 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 PLC last inspected?
Greggs PLC was last inspected on 16 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton 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 "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 PLC compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs PLC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton 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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