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Subway food hygiene rating

Takeaway/sandwich shop · Preston

Subway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 17 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: Unit 3 Tulketh Mill Retail Park, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DZ

How it compares in Preston

That puts Subway among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 79% 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.

Every rated food business in Preston
5 out of 5 1,176 79% ← Subway
4 out of 5 198 13%
3 out of 5 103 7%
2 out of 5 14 1%
1 out of 5 7 <1%
0 out of 5 0 0%

A further 129 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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
3BZ Takeaway/sandwich shop 235 yards away 5 - Very good 21 August 2024
Boots UK Limited Retailers - other 235 yards away 5 - Very good 5 December 2023
Banksfield Care Home Caring Premises 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 17 April 2025
Ashleigh Rest Home Caring Premises 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 12 February 2026
At Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 20 September 2023
Abraham House Caring Premises 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 24 June 2026
Antonios Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 17 February 2025
Blue Flamingo Cafe and Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 11 June 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 Preston Council on 17 July 2023.

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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Subway last inspected?

Subway was last inspected on 17 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston 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 "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Subway compare to other places in Preston?

79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Subway is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Preston 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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