Costa @ Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Elmbridge
Costa @ Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex 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 15 December 2025, 6 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: Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2JG
How it compares in Elmbridge
That puts Costa @ Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex among the 757 places in Elmbridge holding top marks, 77% 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 | 757 | 77% | ← Costa @ Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 127 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 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 @ Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex 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 @ Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Cavan Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| ABM Catering At Hawkedale County First School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Building Blocks Preschool & Daycare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Bowl Butler Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Cake Box Walton On Thames Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Costa @ Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex
What is Costa @ Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex's food hygiene rating?
Costa @ Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Elmbridge Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Costa @ Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex 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 @ Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex last inspected?
Costa @ Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Elmbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa @ Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costa @ Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Costa @ Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects Costa @ Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex 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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