Subway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
Subway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 July 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: Unit 3, Clacton Factory Shopping Village, Stephenson Road West, CO15 4TL
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Subway among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← Subway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Booker Cash and Carry Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| 2 Hearts Catering Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Burrsville Infant Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| B&Q Limited Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
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 Tendring Council on 5 July 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Subway last inspected?
Subway was last inspected on 5 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Subway compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Subway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring 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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Subway is one of 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
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