Costa Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
Costa Coffee 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 26 September 2025, 9 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: 260-261 Marine Road Central, Morecambe, LA4 5BX
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Costa Coffee among the 865 places in Lancaster City 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 | 865 | 79% | ← Costa Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Costa Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stone Grill and Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House Pub/bar/nightclub | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Bay Cafe and Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Fusion Sports Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Don Luca Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Eric Bartholomew Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Afters Dessert Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Cheeky Cow Burgers and Fries Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Costa Coffee
What is Costa Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Costa Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Costa Coffee 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 last inspected?
Costa Coffee was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
How does Costa Coffee compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Costa Coffee 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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Costa Coffee is one of 354 rated food businesses in Morecambe. See every hygiene rating in Morecambe →
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