Costa Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redbridge
Costa Coffee 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
This is a fresh result: Costa Coffee was inspected on 27 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
82% of rated food businesses in Redbridge score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Redbridge ratings →
Address: 132 George Lane, E18 1AY
How this rating has changed
Costa Coffee was re-inspected on 27 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts Costa Coffee among the 1,200 places in Redbridge holding top marks, 67% 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 | 1,200 | 67% | ← Costa Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 355 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 Coffee 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argos Limited Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Ana's cakes and coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Achieve together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Achieve together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Ark Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bad Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2026 |
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery at Peterhouse Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Bare Brew Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Costa Coffee
What is Costa Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Costa Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 27 July 2026.
Is Costa Coffee 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 last inspected?
Costa Coffee was last inspected on 27 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa Coffee?
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 Coffee compare to other places in Redbridge?
67% of the 1,803 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Costa Coffee 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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