Greggs food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dacorum
Greggs 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
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 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: 150 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BA
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Greggs among the 864 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 77% 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 | 864 | 77% | ← Greggs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Copper Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Chicken Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Carlss Express (Londis) Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Greggs
What is Greggs's food hygiene rating?
Greggs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Greggs 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 last inspected?
Greggs was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs?
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 compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum 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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