Costa North Entrance food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Portsmouth
Costa North Entrance 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 14 July 2025, 11 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: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Costa North Entrance among the 979 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 979 | 64% | ← Costa North Entrance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 309 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 267 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 North Entrance 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 North Entrance, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo Fresh Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| Caterlink At Portsdown Primary School School/college/university | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Chaos Support Ltd Day Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Caterlink At Medina Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Cosham Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Cosham Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
Questions about Costa North Entrance
What is Costa North Entrance's food hygiene rating?
Costa North Entrance has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 14 July 2025.
Is Costa North Entrance 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 North Entrance last inspected?
Costa North Entrance was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa North Entrance?
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 North Entrance compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Costa North Entrance is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Costa North Entrance 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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