Greggs (Forecourt South) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire East
Greggs (Forecourt South) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 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: Knutsford Motorway Service Area Southbound Northwich Road, Tabley, WA16 0TL
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Greggs (Forecourt South) among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← Greggs (Forecourt South) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 (Forecourt South) 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 (Forecourt South), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Forecourt (North) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| BP Forecourt (South) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Burger King (North) Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Burger King (South) Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Costa Coffee (North) Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Kiosk (South) Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Greggs (South) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| KFC Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Greggs (Forecourt South)
What is Greggs (Forecourt South)'s food hygiene rating?
Greggs (Forecourt South) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Greggs (Forecourt South) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greggs (Forecourt South) last inspected?
Greggs (Forecourt South) was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs (Forecourt South)?
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 (Forecourt South) compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs (Forecourt South) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Greggs (Forecourt South) 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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Greggs (Forecourt South) is one of 16 rated food businesses in Tabley. See every hygiene rating in Tabley →
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