Costa (within Tesco) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
Costa (within 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 14 January 2026, 5 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 Altcar Road, Formby, L37 8DP
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Costa (within Tesco) among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Costa (within Tesco) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 (within 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 (within Tesco), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurants Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Premier - Formby Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Formby Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| BP Express Shopping Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Sanderling House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Formby Manor Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Cinnamon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Costa (within Tesco)
What is Costa (within Tesco)'s food hygiene rating?
Costa (within Tesco) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Costa (within 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 (within Tesco) last inspected?
Costa (within Tesco) was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa (within Tesco)?
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 (within Tesco) compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Costa (within Tesco) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Costa (within 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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Costa (within Tesco) is one of 148 rated food businesses in Formby. See every hygiene rating in Formby →
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