Costa Coffee (inside Sainsburys) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Costa Coffee (inside Sainsburys) 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 (inside Sainsburys) was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, YO32 9LG
How it compares in York
That puts Costa Coffee (inside Sainsburys) among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← Costa Coffee (inside Sainsburys) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 Coffee (inside Sainsburys) 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 (inside Sainsburys), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Brockfield Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Aspens Services at Huntington School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Belly Buster Square Pan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Bell Farm Social Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2017 |
Questions about Costa Coffee (inside Sainsburys)
What is Costa Coffee (inside Sainsburys)'s food hygiene rating?
Costa Coffee (inside Sainsburys) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Costa Coffee (inside Sainsburys) 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 (inside Sainsburys) last inspected?
Costa Coffee (inside Sainsburys) was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa Coffee (inside Sainsburys)?
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 Coffee (inside Sainsburys) compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Coffee (inside Sainsburys) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Costa Coffee (inside Sainsburys) 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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