Costa Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
Costa Ltd 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 18 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 143 High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1HN
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Costa Ltd sits behind roughly 2,380 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ← Costa Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 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 Ltd 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 Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklyns Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| The Raj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Andrews Quality Meats Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| The Bear Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Seasalt Ltd Retailers - other | 90 yards away | Exempt | |
| Pino's Ristorante Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| New Road Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 October 2024 |
| The Lamb Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Costa Ltd
What is Costa Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Costa Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 18 December 2024.
Is Costa Ltd 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 Ltd last inspected?
Costa Ltd was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costa Ltd compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Costa Ltd holds a 4. 335 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Costa Ltd 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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