Costa Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hampshire
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
This is a fresh result: Costa Coffee was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in East Hampshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hampshire ratings →
Address: Unit 4 Alton Retail Park Mill Lane, Alton, Alton, GU34 2QS
How this rating has changed
Costa Coffee was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 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 East Hampshire
That puts Costa Coffee among the 824 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 824 | 84% | ← Costa Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| First Friends Day Nursery Caring Premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Upper Neatham Mill Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Enchanted Nursery Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| The Lime Tree Children's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Alton Royal British Legion Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 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 East Hampshire Council on 29 July 2026.
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 29 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire 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 "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 East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire 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 249 rated food businesses in Alton. See every hygiene rating in Alton →
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