Subway food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cheshire West and Chester
Subway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 5 September 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 118 Foregate Street, Chester, CH1 1HB
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Subway among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← Subway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Belong Chester Caring Premises | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Cafe L'ALba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Bean and Cole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Bowling Green Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bonobo Bar & Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
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 Cheshire West and Chester Council on 5 September 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Subway last inspected?
Subway was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester 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 "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 Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and Subway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester 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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