Greggs @ BP Waterbeach Service Station food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Cambridgeshire
Greggs @ BP Waterbeach Service Station 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 23 December 2024, 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: Convenience Store Petrol Filling Station Ely Road, Landbeach, CB25 9PQ
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Greggs @ BP Waterbeach Service Station among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← Greggs @ BP Waterbeach Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 @ BP Waterbeach Service Station 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 @ BP Waterbeach Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Waterbeach Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2025 |
| Kerief Catering Ltd t/a Jerk & Braai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 October 2025 |
| Pastim Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2025 |
| The Hub at Sepura Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Waterbeach Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2025 |
| Farmland Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Joan's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Greggs @ BP Waterbeach Service Station
What is Greggs @ BP Waterbeach Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Greggs @ BP Waterbeach Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 23 December 2024.
Is Greggs @ BP Waterbeach Service Station 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 @ BP Waterbeach Service Station last inspected?
Greggs @ BP Waterbeach Service Station was last inspected on 23 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs @ BP Waterbeach Service Station?
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 @ BP Waterbeach Service Station compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs @ BP Waterbeach Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Greggs @ BP Waterbeach Service Station 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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