Greggs food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Greggs 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 13 November 2024, 20 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: YO Sushi Tesco Dragon Lane, Gilesgate, DH1 2XQ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Greggs among the 3,088 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Greggs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Dominos Durham-East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Catholic Parish of the Durham Martyrs Other catering premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Craft Burger Durham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Durham Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bells Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Greggs
What is Greggs's food hygiene rating?
Greggs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Greggs 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 last inspected?
Greggs was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Greggs 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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