Greggs PLC food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Uttlesford
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
This is a fresh result: Greggs PLC was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 Market Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1HZ
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Greggs PLC among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Greggs PLC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Sushi Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Hill St. Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| The Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Bronté Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| The Court Yard (Tiptree) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Dead Time LTD Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
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 Uttlesford Council on 9 June 2026.
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 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs PLC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs PLC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford 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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Understanding this rating
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Greggs PLC is one of 212 rated food businesses in Saffron Walden. See every hygiene rating in Saffron Walden →
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