Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waltham Forest
Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone 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 3 October 2025, 9 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: Forest House 8 Gainsborough Road, Leytonstone, E11 1HT
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone among the 949 places in Waltham Forest holding top marks, 51% 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 | 949 | 51% | ← Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 267 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 131 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 61 | 3% |
A further 131 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 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 at Tesco Leytonstone 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 at Tesco Leytonstone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbridge Lodge Caring Premises | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Attentive Care Ltd Caring Premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Adeza Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| 7 in One Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Barclay Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Azhar Academy Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Ashville Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone
What is Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone's food hygiene rating?
Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone 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 at Tesco Leytonstone last inspected?
Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waltham Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 at Tesco Leytonstone compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,865 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone 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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