Food Hygiene Ratings for Costa Ltd

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

102
Locations
4.9/5
Average Rating
90.3%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good90.3%84
Good8.6%8
Satisfactory1.1%1
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Costa Ltd has 102 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 4.7/5.

Of all rated locations, 90.3% 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 — Somerset has the lowest average rating for Costa Ltd while Bedford has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Cardiff84.8/5
Cheshire West and Chester64.7/5
Nottingham City45.0/5
Bedford35.0/5
Cherwell35.0/5
Highland30.0/5
Leeds35.0/5
North Hertfordshire35.0/5
Somerset34.3/5
Stevenage35.0/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Costa Ltd's average food hygiene rating?+

Costa Ltd has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 102 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.7/5.

How many Costa Ltd locations have a rating of 5?+

The source snapshot contains 84 Costa Ltd locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 90.3% of all rated branches.

Which Costa Ltd has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Costa Ltd locations are in areas like Somerset. 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