Greggs PLC food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Greggs PLC 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
This is a fresh result: Greggs PLC was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 27 - 31 High Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AP
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Greggs PLC sits behind roughly 1,161 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,161 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ← Greggs PLC | |
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm & Harper Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Please Sir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| A La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| David Brown Delicatessen Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Lotties Sweet Creams Manufacturers/packers | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Holdens Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Greggs PLC
What is Greggs PLC's food hygiene rating?
Greggs PLC has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Greggs PLC 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 PLC last inspected?
Greggs PLC was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City 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 "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Greggs PLC compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while Greggs PLC holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City 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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