Greggs (Great George Street) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Greggs (Great George Street) 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 4 November 2025, 8 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: 49 Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3BB
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Greggs (Great George Street) 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 (Great George Street) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 (Great George Street) 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 (Great George Street), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around The Clock Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Amigos (LGI) Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2012 |
| Almost Famous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Amigos (Jubilee Wing LGI) Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2012 |
| Around The Clock (Victoria House) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Aspire Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
Questions about Greggs (Great George Street)
What is Greggs (Great George Street)'s food hygiene rating?
Greggs (Great George Street) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Greggs (Great George Street) 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 (Great George Street) last inspected?
Greggs (Great George Street) was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 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 (Great George Street)?
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 (Great George Street) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs (Great George Street) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Greggs (Great George Street) 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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