Subway food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
Subway 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 30 September 2025, 9 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: 24 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown, BH21 7NP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Subway among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Subway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Root Nutrition Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Harrison Catering (Ultra Electronics) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| JJ Snack Shack Ferndown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Heathland House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Harrison Catering - The Sample Pot (Farrow & Ball) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Central Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Hartley's Events Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 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 Dorset Council on 30 September 2025.
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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Subway last inspected?
Subway was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset 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 "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 Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Subway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset 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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