Costa Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southampton
Costa Coffee holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit R07 Mezzanine Food Level, West Quay Shopping Centre, Harbour Parade, SO15 1QE
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Costa Coffee sits behind roughly 1,016 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,016 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ← Costa Coffee | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
| All Bar One West Quay Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Boots (Unit 6) Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2018 |
| Above Bar Church Other catering premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Asiamart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
Questions about Costa Coffee
What is Costa Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Costa Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southampton Council on 4 January 2024.
Is Costa Coffee safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costa Coffee last inspected?
Costa Coffee was last inspected on 4 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Costa Coffee holds a 4. 278 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton 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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