Costa Coffee - Within Central Atrium food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
Costa Coffee - Within Central Atrium 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: Cherry Tree Shopping Centre Cherry Square, Liscard, CH44 5XU
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Costa Coffee - Within Central Atrium among the 1,596 places in Wirral holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← Costa Coffee - Within Central Atrium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 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 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 Coffee - Within Central Atrium 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 Coffee - Within Central Atrium, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2018 |
| Beresford Butchers Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| Apres ski Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Ash House Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Belvidere Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Aynsley Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Belvidere Community Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Belvidere Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about Costa Coffee - Within Central Atrium
What is Costa Coffee - Within Central Atrium's food hygiene rating?
Costa Coffee - Within Central Atrium has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Costa Coffee - Within Central Atrium 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 Coffee - Within Central Atrium last inspected?
Costa Coffee - Within Central Atrium was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa Coffee - Within Central Atrium?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costa Coffee - Within Central Atrium compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Coffee - Within Central Atrium is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Costa Coffee - Within Central Atrium 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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