Greggs Of Gosforth food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Tyneside
Greggs Of Gosforth 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 14 October 2025, 8 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 Of Gosforth Ltd, 285-289 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, NE34 7LZ
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Greggs Of Gosforth sits behind roughly 721 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 721 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ← Greggs Of Gosforth | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 63 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 Very 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 Of Gosforth 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 Of Gosforth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Mobile caterer | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caffe Di Bella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Caffe Mio Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| CAF8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Carden Avenue Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
| CJC Food Supplies Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Cleadon Tower Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Cheviot Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Greggs Of Gosforth
What is Greggs Of Gosforth's food hygiene rating?
Greggs Of Gosforth has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Greggs Of Gosforth 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 Of Gosforth last inspected?
Greggs Of Gosforth was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs Of Gosforth?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Of Gosforth compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Greggs Of Gosforth holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Greggs Of Gosforth 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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