Subway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pendle
Subway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 31 May 2024, more than 2 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: Springbank Garage, Manchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7AJ
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Subway sits behind roughly 540 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 540 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ← Subway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha Cha Chai Nelson Other catering premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Ashraf Groceries Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Adams Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Christchurch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Curry On The Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Ashiana Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Asda Express Hollin Bank PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Anita's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
Questions about Subway
What is Subway's food hygiene rating?
Subway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 31 May 2024.
Is Subway 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Subway last inspected?
Subway was last inspected on 31 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Subway compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Subway holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle 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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