Costa Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stevenage
Costa Ltd 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 26 February 2021, more than 5 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: 75 Queensway, Town Centre, Stevenage, SG1 1DN
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts Costa Ltd among the 467 places in Stevenage 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 | 467 | 89% | ← Costa Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2006 |
| Fireaway Pizza Stevenage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Geek Retreat Stevenage Other catering premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Event Catering Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Cece Cha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Candy Zone Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| City Tree Ltd Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Chateau Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Costa Ltd
What is Costa Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Costa Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 26 February 2021.
Is Costa Ltd 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 Ltd last inspected?
Costa Ltd was last inspected on 26 February 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage 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 "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 Ltd compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage 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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