Food Hygiene Ratings for Starbucks

652 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 5.0/5.

652
Locations
5.0/5
Average Rating
97.7%
Rated 5/5
0.4%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good97.7%542
Good2.0%11
Satisfactory0.0%0
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement0.2%1
Urgent Improvement0.2%1

Starbucks has 652 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 5.0 out of 5. This is above the national average of 4.6/5, indicating strong food hygiene standards across the chain.

Of all rated locations, 97.7% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.4% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — Trafford has the lowest average rating for Starbucks while Ashford 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
StarbucksL1 8LWLiverpool0Nov 05, 2025
StarbucksM17 8BLTrafford1Jan 30, 2026

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Edinburgh (City of)170.0/5
Liverpool134.6/5
Belfast City124.9/5
Sheffield125.0/5
Birmingham115.0/5
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole95.0/5
Newcastle Upon Tyne95.0/5
Shropshire95.0/5
Cheshire East85.0/5
Durham85.0/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Starbucks's average food hygiene rating?+

Starbucks has an average food hygiene rating of 5.0 out of 5 across 652 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.

How many Starbucks locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 542 Starbucks locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 97.7% of all rated branches.

Which Starbucks has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Starbucks locations are in areas like Trafford. There are 2 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