Subway food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sunderland
Subway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 12 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Subway sits behind roughly 1,634 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ← Subway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 365 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Bakers Oven Manufacturers/packers | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| African Kitchen & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
Questions about Subway
What is Subway's food hygiene rating?
Subway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 16 October 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Subway last inspected?
Subway was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Subway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Subway holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland 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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