Costa Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Preston
Costa Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Cardinal Newman College, St Austins Place, Preston, PR1 3YJ
How it compares in Preston
That puts Costa Cafe among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 79% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 79% | ← Costa Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Costa Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Costa Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Futbol Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Aramark @ Costa Pod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ Pranzo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ Terrace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ The Deli Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ The Hole in the Wall / The Chicken Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| American Candy World Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
Questions about Costa Cafe
What is Costa Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Costa Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 24 February 2025.
Is Costa Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costa Cafe last inspected?
Costa Cafe was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costa Cafe compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Costa Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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