Subway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swale
Subway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit H2, Neatscourt Retail Park, Thomsett Way, ME11 5AR
How it compares in Swale
That puts Subway among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Subway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Subway 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 Subway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Dr Burger Lab/Pizza GoGo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Creams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2014 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about Subway
What is Subway's food hygiene rating?
Subway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 30 November 2024.
Is Subway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Subway last inspected?
Subway was last inspected on 30 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Subway?
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 Subway compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Subway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Subway 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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