Subway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southampton
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 27 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 23 London Road, Southampton, SO15 2AD
How this rating has changed
Subway was re-inspected on 27 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 June 2026 | 5 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 Southampton
That puts Subway among the 1,016 places in Southampton holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,016 | 68% | ← Subway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Brewdog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Breadford's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Barraquito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| 7 Bone Southampton Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Belgium & Blues Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| 7 Days Pizza and Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| British Broadcasting Corporation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2019 |
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 Southampton Council on 27 June 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 27 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton 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 "very 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 Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Subway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton 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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