Subway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Somerset
Subway holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Subway was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in North Somerset score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all North Somerset ratings →
Address: Gordano Motorway Services, M5 Motorway Services At Junction 19, Bristol, BS20 7XG
How this rating has changed
Subway has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 28 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 3 1 | Worse |
| 23 June 2025 | 1 3 | Improved |
| 28 July 2026 | 3 1 | Worse |
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 North Somerset
A 1 is rare: only 19 of 1,561 rated places in North Somerset score this low, about one in 82. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,177 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 284 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ← Subway | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 158 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Chopstix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Good Breakfast (The) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Aspens @ St Mary's C E V A Primary School Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Baxterstorey @ Kerry Foods Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Gordano RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Aspens @ Crockerne Primary School Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Subway
What is Subway's food hygiene rating?
Subway has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by North Somerset Council on 28 July 2026.
Is Subway safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Subway last inspected?
Subway was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Subway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Subway compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,561 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Subway holds a 1. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Somerset, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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