Greggs vs Pret A Manger: food hygiene compared
Greggs and Pret A Manger have a comparable share of 5-star ratings across the branches on record.
Side by side (June 2026)
| Measure | Greggs | Pret A Manger |
|---|---|---|
| Branches on recordThe FSA sample GeraEats holds — not the full national estate | 42 | 13 |
| Rated 5 (Very Good)Share of RATED branches with the top FSA rating | 41 (100%) | 11 (100%) |
| Rated 2 or below"Improvement necessary" — lower is better | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Mean ratingAverage across rated branches on record | 5.00 / 5 | 5.00 / 5 |
| Local authorities coveredDistinct councils the sampled branches span | 35 | 11 |
Percentages are of RATED branches on record. The FSA directory samples the highest- and lowest-rated premises per local authority, so these figures describe the sample GeraEats holds, not a representative national average. Check any specific branch at ratings.food.gov.uk.
Pret A Manger
13 branches on record, 100% rated 5 (Very Good), mean 5.00/5.
Full Pret A Manger hygiene ratings →Frequently asked questions
Is Greggs or Pret A Manger cleaner?
Across the branches on record, Greggs (100%) and Pret A Manger (100%) have a comparable share of 5-star ratings. Ratings vary branch to branch — check the specific outlet on the FSA site.
What does the food hygiene rating mean?
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rates premises 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) based on food handling, the condition of the premises, and food safety management at inspection. It reflects hygiene standards on the day of inspection, not food quality or taste.
How many Greggs and Pret A Manger branches did you check?
This comparison covers 42 Greggs branches and 13 Pret A Manger branches on record at GeraEats (June 2026), across 35 and 11 UK local authorities respectively. The FSA directory samples the highest- and lowest-rated premises per area, so this is a sample rather than the full national estate.
Where does this data come from?
Every rating is a real FSA Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) record from ratings.food.gov.uk, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. No rating is modelled or invented.
Check any specific outlet
Ratings vary branch to branch. Look up the exact premises before you order.
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.