Food Hygiene Ratings for Costa

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

465
Locations
4.9/5
Average Rating
93.5%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good93.5%401
Good5.1%22
Satisfactory1.2%5
Improvement Needed0.2%1
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Costa has 465 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, 93.5% 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 — Camden 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
CostaBS32 8FBSouth Gloucestershire2Jun 04, 2026

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Bromley164.9/5
Newcastle Upon Tyne124.9/5
Birmingham115.0/5
South Gloucestershire114.7/5
North Yorkshire95.0/5
Buckinghamshire85.0/5
Hull City84.9/5
Southwark85.0/5
Barnet75.0/5
Basingstoke and Deane74.9/5

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 465 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.7/5.

How many Costa locations have a rating of 5?+

The source snapshot contains 401 Costa locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 93.5% of all rated branches.

Which Costa has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Costa locations are in areas like Camden. 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