Costa @ Next food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
Costa @ Next 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 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Fairground Way, Riverside Park, A45 Northampton, NN3 9HU
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Costa @ Next among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Costa @ Next | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 @ Next 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 @ Next, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Northampton Riverside Caring Premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| ATC Healthcare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2022 |
| African & Caribbean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2017 |
| Abington Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Costa @ Next
What is Costa @ Next's food hygiene rating?
Costa @ Next has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 7 October 2024.
Is Costa @ Next 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 @ Next last inspected?
Costa @ Next was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa @ Next?
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 @ Next compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Costa @ Next is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Costa @ Next 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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