Greggs Bargain Bakery food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Greggs Bargain Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 June 2009, more than 17 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 638 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HQ
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Greggs Bargain Bakery sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Greggs Bargain Bakery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bargain Bakery 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 Bargain Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Furqan Supermarket Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2017 |
| Abigail Fridays Electrolysis Beauty Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2021 |
| 000 Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2017 |
| Arcadia Snooker Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2017 |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2017 |
| Alderman Bowen Adult Training Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Apna Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Anthony Road Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about Greggs Bargain Bakery
What is Greggs Bargain Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Greggs Bargain Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 26 June 2009.
Is Greggs Bargain Bakery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greggs Bargain Bakery last inspected?
Greggs Bargain Bakery was last inspected on 26 June 2009, more than 17 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs Bargain Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Greggs Bargain Bakery compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Greggs Bargain Bakery holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Greggs Bargain Bakery 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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