Costa @ Tesco food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Winchester City
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 30 August 2024, 22 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: Tesco Stores Ltd, Easton Lane, Winchester, SO23 7RS
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Costa @ Tesco among the 966 places in Winchester City holding top marks, 89% 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 | 966 | 89% | ← Costa @ Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food For Now Distributors/Transporters | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Boka Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Dungaroos Preschool Ltd AKA Dungaroos Winchester Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| 2Tees Food Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Breakfast And Beyond Winchester Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Brendoncare- St Giles View Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Eco Montessori Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
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 Winchester City Council on 30 August 2024.
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 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa @ Tesco?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Winchester City?
89% of the 1,084 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and Costa @ Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City 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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