Greggs PLC food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Greggs PLC 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 9 December 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: Sainsburys, Bells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 0NA
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Greggs PLC sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ← Greggs PLC | |
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Sheff's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Biggleswade Town Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| St Andrew's Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Biggleswade Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Gour Blimey British Food Van Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Rainbow Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| St Andrews Lower School - West site School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 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 Central Bedfordshire Council on 9 December 2024.
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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greggs PLC last inspected?
Greggs PLC was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs PLC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 PLC compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Greggs PLC holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire 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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