Costa food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Costa 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 10 March 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Costa, 6 High Street, Skegness, PE25 3NW
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Costa among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← Costa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cats Protection - Skegness Charity Shop Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Clearance Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2018 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Harris'S Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Artisan Coffee Design Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Coffee Owl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Domino'S Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Flippers Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 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 East Lindsey Council on 10 March 2020.
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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costa last inspected?
Costa was last inspected on 10 March 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa?
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 compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Costa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey 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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