Greggs food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Manchester
Greggs 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 1 May 2026, 2 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: 16 Gateway House, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, M1 2GH
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Greggs sits behind roughly 3,683 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ← Greggs | |
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abode Manchester Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| Alliance Manchester Business School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Amato Food Products Ltd (Wholesale/Retail) Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| 19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| AKA Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 0161 Flamin Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Greggs
What is Greggs's food hygiene rating?
Greggs has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 1 May 2026.
Is Greggs 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 last inspected?
Greggs was last inspected on 1 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Greggs holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester 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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Greggs is one of 27 rated food businesses in Piccadilly Station Approach. See every hygiene rating in Piccadilly Station Approach →
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