Food Hygiene Ratings for Costa

427 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.9/5.

427
Locations
4.9/5
Average Rating
92.9%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good92.9%366
Good5.3%21
Satisfactory1.3%5
Improvement Needed0.5%2
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Costa has 427 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 4.9 out of 5. This is in line with the national average of 4.6/5.

Of all rated locations, 92.9% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.0% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — Gwynedd has the lowest average rating for Costa while Barnet has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
CostaBR1 1DDBromley2Jan 27, 2026
CostaLL57 1ULGwynedd2Jan 27, 2026

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Bromley164.8/5
Newcastle Upon Tyne124.9/5
Birmingham115.0/5
North Yorkshire95.0/5
Southwark95.0/5
Basingstoke and Deane84.9/5
Buckinghamshire85.0/5
Hull City84.8/5
Camden74.1/5
Enfield74.7/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Costa's average food hygiene rating?+

Costa has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 427 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.

How many Costa locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 366 Costa locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 92.9% of all rated branches.

Which Costa has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Costa locations are in areas like Gwynedd. There are 0 locations rated 0 or 1, indicating they require urgent or major improvement. Always check the specific rating of the branch you plan to visit.

Data from official government food safety agencies