Costa Coffee food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Kesteven
Costa Coffee 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
The rating dates from 5 November 2025, 8 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: Drive Thru, Unit 1 Sandpiper Road, LN6 3AL
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Costa Coffee among the 860 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 860 | 93% | ← Costa Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 Coffee 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candys Ice Cream C20 JYN Mobile caterer | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Candys Icecream C19 TJG Mobile caterer | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Eskimoo Milkshakes Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Angels Childcare School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| FuelFYx Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Damons Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Fun Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
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 North Kesteven Council on 5 November 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costa Coffee last inspected?
Costa Coffee was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa Coffee?
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 Coffee compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven 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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