Greggs Farnborough Blackwater SP food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rushmoor
Greggs Farnborough Blackwater SP 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 January 2025, 18 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: 2A Blackwater Shopping Park, Farnborough Gate, Farnborough, GU14 8BL
How it compares in Rushmoor
That puts Greggs Farnborough Blackwater SP among the 456 places in Rushmoor holding top marks, 72% 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 | 456 | 72% | ← Greggs Farnborough Blackwater SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 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 Farnborough Blackwater SP 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 Farnborough Blackwater SP, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Aramark Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Church Of The Good Shepherd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| BAE Systems Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Cleverchefs @ North Farnborough Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Alex Acheampong Foundation Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Aramark Defence Service @ CTC Frimley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Greggs Farnborough Blackwater SP
What is Greggs Farnborough Blackwater SP's food hygiene rating?
Greggs Farnborough Blackwater SP has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushmoor Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Greggs Farnborough Blackwater SP 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 Farnborough Blackwater SP last inspected?
Greggs Farnborough Blackwater SP was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushmoor Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs Farnborough Blackwater SP?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Farnborough Blackwater SP compare to other places in Rushmoor?
72% of the 629 rated food businesses in Rushmoor hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs Farnborough Blackwater SP is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushmoor Council inspects Greggs Farnborough Blackwater SP 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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