MAA Food Services T/A Subway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
MAA Food Services T/A Subway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 11a Station Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9UZ
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so MAA Food Services T/A Subway sits behind roughly 2,779 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← MAA Food Services T/A Subway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 Very 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 MAA Food Services T/A 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 MAA Food Services T/A Subway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colliers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Bubbles Wine Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2018 |
| Fresh Smash / Hungry Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Dinotots Ashington Limited Caring Premises | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Cafe Bangla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| Ashington Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about MAA Food Services T/A Subway
What is MAA Food Services T/A Subway's food hygiene rating?
MAA Food Services T/A Subway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 6 November 2025.
Is MAA Food Services T/A 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was MAA Food Services T/A Subway last inspected?
MAA Food Services T/A Subway was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at MAA Food Services T/A 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MAA Food Services T/A Subway compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while MAA Food Services T/A Subway holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects MAA Food Services T/A 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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