Subway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ipswich
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 21 February 2023, more than 3 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: 26-28 Queen Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1SS
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Subway sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ← Subway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
| Bonbon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Bread Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Berriges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| BME Suffolk Support Group Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 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 Ipswich Council on 21 February 2023.
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 21 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich 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 "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Subway compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while Subway holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich 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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