Greggs plc food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Greggs plc holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Greggs plc was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 2 Carnation Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DH
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Greggs plc among the 1,895 places in Newcastle Upon Tyne 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 | 1,895 | 75% | ← Greggs plc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 200 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fareshare North East Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Chapel Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Coffee on the Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Galafield Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| ACG Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
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 Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 29 June 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greggs plc last inspected?
Greggs plc was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs plc?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,525 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs plc is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne 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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