Costa food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Medway
Costa holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Costa was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Costa Coffee, Goudhurst Road, Twydall, ME8 6NQ
How it compares in Medway
That puts Costa among the 1,577 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,577 | 80% | ← Costa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe2U Rochester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Asda Express Gillingham - Beechings Way PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Gillingham Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Avenue Tennis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Butcher Of Brogdale Ltd (Dobbies) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Thames View School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 1st Friends Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Costa
What is Costa's food hygiene rating?
Costa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Costa 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costa last inspected?
Costa was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa?
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 compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Costa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Costa 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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