Subway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sefton
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 10 July 2024, 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: 270 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 3ER
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Subway sits behind roughly 1,796 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ← Subway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2019 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| Auroras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Abbegale Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bootle Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Afton Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Albion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Subway
What is Subway's food hygiene rating?
Subway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 10 July 2024.
Is 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 Subway last inspected?
Subway was last inspected on 10 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton 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 "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 Subway compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while Subway holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton 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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