Costa @ Tesco food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockton On Tees
Costa @ Tesco 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 6 March 2026, 4 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: Tesco Supermarket, Leeholme Road, TS23 3TA
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Costa @ Tesco among the 1,362 places in Stockton On Tees holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,362 | 95% | ← Costa @ Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 @ Tesco 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 @ Tesco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Town Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Cafe Tees Civic Kitchen & Cowpen Depot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Billingham Trade Union Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Billingham Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Billingham Family Hub Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Billingham Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Costa @ Tesco
What is Costa @ Tesco's food hygiene rating?
Costa @ Tesco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Costa @ Tesco 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 @ Tesco last inspected?
Costa @ Tesco was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockton On Tees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa @ Tesco?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 @ Tesco compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
95% of the 1,433 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, and Costa @ Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Costa @ Tesco 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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