Costco Wholesale UK food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Costco Wholesale UK holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Costco Wholesale UK was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Costco, 27 - 29 Imperial Way, Croydon, CR0 4RR
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Costco Wholesale UK among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Costco Wholesale UK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 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 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 Costco Wholesale UK 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 Costco Wholesale UK, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services At St Giles School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| An Nam Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Aunty Connies Childcare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Benny's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services At Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Best One And Meera Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2023 |
Questions about Costco Wholesale UK
What is Costco Wholesale UK's food hygiene rating?
Costco Wholesale UK has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Costco Wholesale UK 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costco Wholesale UK last inspected?
Costco Wholesale UK was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costco Wholesale UK?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Costco Wholesale UK compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Costco Wholesale UK is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Costco Wholesale UK 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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