Costa Coffee (Merrion Centre) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
Costa Coffee (Merrion Centre) 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 11 March 2025, 16 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: 88 - 90 Merrion Centre, Merrion Way, Leeds
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Costa Coffee (Merrion Centre) among the 4,257 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,257 | 75% | ← Costa Coffee (Merrion Centre) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,101 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,719 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 (Merrion Centre) 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 (Merrion Centre), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Leeds Other catering premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Almost Famous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Around The Clock (Victoria House) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2022 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Around The Clock Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Costa Coffee (Merrion Centre)
What is Costa Coffee (Merrion Centre)'s food hygiene rating?
Costa Coffee (Merrion Centre) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Costa Coffee (Merrion Centre) 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 (Merrion Centre) last inspected?
Costa Coffee (Merrion Centre) was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa Coffee (Merrion Centre)?
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 (Merrion Centre) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,679 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Coffee (Merrion Centre) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Costa Coffee (Merrion Centre) 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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