Greggs @ Spar Battlefield food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Shropshire
Greggs @ Spar Battlefield 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
This is a fresh result: Greggs @ Spar Battlefield was inspected on 4 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Shropshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Shropshire ratings →
Address: Battlefield Services Robert Jones Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, SY4 3EQ
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Greggs @ Spar Battlefield among the 2,534 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,534 | 88% | ← Greggs @ Spar Battlefield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 224 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 235 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 @ Spar Battlefield 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 @ Spar Battlefield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Battlefield 1403 Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Olive Catering@ A B P Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Medieval Madness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Jenny's Catering Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Greggs @ Spar Battlefield
What is Greggs @ Spar Battlefield's food hygiene rating?
Greggs @ Spar Battlefield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 4 August 2026.
Is Greggs @ Spar Battlefield 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 @ Spar Battlefield last inspected?
Greggs @ Spar Battlefield was last inspected on 4 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs @ Spar Battlefield?
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 @ Spar Battlefield compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,889 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs @ Spar Battlefield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Greggs @ Spar Battlefield 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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