Costa At Tesco food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
Costa At 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 13 September 2016, more than 9 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: Tesco Stores, London Road, Loudwater, HP10 9RT
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Costa At Tesco among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Costa At Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 At 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 At Tesco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinimed Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Cafe Pausa - Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Choice Of Taste Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Flackwell Heath Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Crumbs Corner Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Cakes By Justine Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2009 |
Questions about Costa At Tesco
What is Costa At Tesco's food hygiene rating?
Costa At Tesco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 13 September 2016.
Is Costa At 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 At Tesco last inspected?
Costa At Tesco was last inspected on 13 September 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa At Tesco?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costa At Tesco compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Costa At Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Costa At 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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