Subway vs Pret A Manger: food hygiene compared
Of the branches on record, Pret A Manger has the higher share of 5-star (Very Good) ratings — 100% versus 78.6% for Subway, a 21.4-point gap. This ranks the FSA sample GeraEats holds, not every outlet.
Side by side (June 2026)
| Measure | Subway | Pret A Manger |
|---|---|---|
| Branches on recordThe FSA sample GeraEats holds — not the full national estate | 30 | 13 |
| Rated 5 (Very Good)Share of RATED branches with the top FSA rating | 22 (78.6%) | 11 (100%) |
| Rated 2 or below"Improvement necessary" — lower is better | 6 (21.4%) | 0 (0%) |
| Mean ratingAverage across rated branches on record | 4.25 / 5 | 5.00 / 5 |
| Local authorities coveredDistinct councils the sampled branches span | 27 | 11 |
Percentages are of RATED branches on record. The FSA directory samples the highest- and lowest-rated premises per local authority, so these figures describe the sample GeraEats holds, not a representative national average. Check any specific branch at ratings.food.gov.uk.
Pret A Manger
13 branches on record, 100% rated 5 (Very Good), mean 5.00/5.
Full Pret A Manger hygiene ratings →Frequently asked questions
Is Subway or Pret A Manger cleaner?
Across the FSA branches GeraEats holds, Pret A Manger has the higher share of 5-star (Very Good) ratings: 100% of 11 rated branches versus 78.6% of 28 for Subway. This is a sample, not every UK outlet — always check a specific branch on the FSA site before you order.
What does the food hygiene rating mean?
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rates premises 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) based on food handling, the condition of the premises, and food safety management at inspection. It reflects hygiene standards on the day of inspection, not food quality or taste.
How many Subway and Pret A Manger branches did you check?
This comparison covers 30 Subway branches and 13 Pret A Manger branches on record at GeraEats (June 2026), across 27 and 11 UK local authorities respectively. The FSA directory samples the highest- and lowest-rated premises per area, so this is a sample rather than the full national estate.
Where does this data come from?
Every rating is a real FSA Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) record from ratings.food.gov.uk, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. No rating is modelled or invented.
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Ratings vary branch to branch. Look up the exact premises before you order.
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.