Greggs PLC food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cherwell
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 23 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: 30 Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 5UN
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Greggs PLC among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← Greggs PLC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ's Grub Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Boba Bros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Chick 'n' Bun Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Candyland Creations Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Egg free cake box Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2020 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 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 Cherwell Council on 23 January 2025.
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 23 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell 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 "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Greggs PLC compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs PLC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell 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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