Greggs food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reading
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
This is a fresh result: Greggs was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 10 Queen Victoria Street, Reading, RG1 1TG
How it compares in Reading
That puts Greggs among the 881 places in Reading holding top marks, 65% 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 | 881 | 65% | ← Greggs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 155 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Flowers & Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Anonymous Coffee Co at Thames Tower Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Baxter Storey at Ernest and Young Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 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 Reading Council on 26 May 2026.
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 26 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reading Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading 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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