Greggs PLC food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sevenoaks
Greggs PLC 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: Sevenoaks Railway Station, London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1DP
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Greggs PLC among the 669 places in Sevenoaks holding top marks, 78% 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 | 669 | 78% | ← Greggs PLC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2026 |
| Elkervan Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Hattusa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| LEAP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Greenfield Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Kids Planet Sevenoaks Other catering premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Emily Jackson House Caring Premises | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| 7 Acorns Day Nursery Other catering premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 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 Sevenoaks Council on 22 January 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greggs PLC last inspected?
Greggs PLC was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs PLC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks 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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