Subway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
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
This is a fresh result: Subway was inspected on 2 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Torbay score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Torbay ratings →
Address: 8 Tor Hill House Union Street Torquay, TQ2 5QW
How this rating has changed
Subway was re-inspected on 2 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Subway among the 957 places in Torbay holding top marks, 81% 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 | 957 | 81% | ← Subway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 342 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Central Bistro Pub/bar/nightclub | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Beach House Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2018 |
| Ashfield Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2013 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ace Pinoy and Asian Sari Sari Store Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Carters Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Atlantis Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
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 Torbay Council on 2 September 2026.
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 2 September 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torbay 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 Torbay?
81% of the 1,185 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Subway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay 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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