Costa Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stoke-On-Trent
Costa Coffee 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 5 June 2024, more than 2 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: Lyme Buidling Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Trent Vale, ST4 6QG
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Costa Coffee among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent 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 | 1,486 | 78% | ← Costa Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banarasi Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Assessment & Treatment Unit Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
| Boat & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Bing Xian House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Artisan Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Amanda Copeland Hair and Beauty Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Costa Coffee
What is Costa Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Costa Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Costa Coffee 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 last inspected?
Costa Coffee was last inspected on 5 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa Coffee?
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 compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Costa Coffee 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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