Costa Coffee (London Bound) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Costa Coffee (London Bound) 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 28 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: Costa Coffee, Thanet Way, Hernhill, ME13 9EL
How it compares in Swale
That puts Costa Coffee (London Bound) among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Costa Coffee (London Bound) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 (London Bound) 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 (London Bound), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Lychgate (London Bound) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Starbucks Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Budgens - Thanet Way Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Cheesemakers Of Canterbury Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| The Dove Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about Costa Coffee (London Bound)
What is Costa Coffee (London Bound)'s food hygiene rating?
Costa Coffee (London Bound) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Costa Coffee (London Bound) 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 (London Bound) last inspected?
Costa Coffee (London Bound) was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa Coffee (London Bound)?
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 (London Bound) compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Coffee (London Bound) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Costa Coffee (London Bound) 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 Coffee (London Bound) is one of 15 rated food businesses in Hernhill. See every hygiene rating in Hernhill →
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