Subway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Liverpool
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 3 August 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: 49 North John Street, Liverpool, L2 6SG
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Subway sits behind roughly 2,273 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ← Subway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 38 | 1% |
A further 1,143 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 By Andrew Sheridan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Angels Paradise Other catering premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| 62 Castle Street Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2019 |
| Aloft Liverpool Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2019 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| Arket Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2019 |
Questions about Subway
What is Subway's food hygiene rating?
Subway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Liverpool Council on 3 August 2023.
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 3 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Subway holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool 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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