Greggs (The Headrow) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Greggs (The Headrow) 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 23 June 2025, 12 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: 59 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 6LR
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Greggs (The Headrow) among the 4,253 places in Leeds 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← Greggs (The Headrow) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 (The Headrow) 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 (The Headrow), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Leeds Other catering premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| 360 Champagne And Cocktails Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2013 |
| Archies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Allertons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
Questions about Greggs (The Headrow)
What is Greggs (The Headrow)'s food hygiene rating?
Greggs (The Headrow) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 23 June 2025.
Is Greggs (The Headrow) 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 (The Headrow) last inspected?
Greggs (The Headrow) was last inspected on 23 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs (The Headrow)?
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 (The Headrow) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs (The Headrow) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Greggs (The Headrow) 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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