Costa Coffee Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
Costa Coffee Ltd 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 23 June 2026, 2 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Milton Keynes score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Milton Keynes ratings →
Address: Unit 1B Beacon Retail Park, Watling Street, MK1 1BN
How this rating has changed
Costa Coffee Ltd was re-inspected on 23 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Costa Coffee Ltd among the 1,790 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,790 | 78% | ← Costa Coffee Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 354 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 113 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 221 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Coffee Ltd 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 Coffee Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Chunky Bites Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Cafe Sen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Chip N Sail Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Captain Ridley's Shooting Party Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Costa Coffee Ltd
What is Costa Coffee Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Costa Coffee Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Costa Coffee Ltd 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 Coffee Ltd last inspected?
Costa Coffee Ltd was last inspected on 23 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa Coffee Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costa Coffee Ltd compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
78% of the 2,300 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Coffee Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Costa Coffee Ltd 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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