Subway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Knowsley
Subway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 20 February 2026, 4 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: 9 The Halewood Shopping Centre, Leathers Lane, Halewood, L26 0AD
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Subway sits behind roughly 451 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 451 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 20% | ← Subway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Wagon Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Finch Woods Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| ABI Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Casarima Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Everton Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Finchys Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Compass Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Baxter Storey Staff Restaurant Seqirus Vaccines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Subway
What is Subway's food hygiene rating?
Subway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Knowsley Council on 20 February 2026.
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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Subway last inspected?
Subway was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Knowsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Subway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Knowsley?
65% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while Subway holds a 4. 135 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley 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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