Costa Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Norwich 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 2 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 210 Merchants Hall, Chapelfield, Norwich, NR2 1SH
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Costa Coffee among the 891 places in Norwich City holding top marks, 65% 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 | 891 | 65% | ← Costa Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 208 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Ann Summers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bakers And Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Ben \& Jerrys Scoop Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Assembly House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2023 |
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 Norwich City Council on 2 January 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 2 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa Coffee?
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 compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich 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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