Costa Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Central Bedfordshire
Costa Ltd 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
This is a fresh result: Costa Ltd was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Next, Unit A - A1 Retail Park, London Road, SG18 8NE
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Costa Ltd among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← Costa Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Costa Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2021 |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Biggleswade Academy - Years R-4 School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Londis Biggleswade Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Busy Bees at Biggleswade Saxon Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Costa Ltd
What is Costa Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Costa Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Costa Ltd 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 Ltd last inspected?
Costa Ltd was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Costa Ltd compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Costa Ltd 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 Ltd is one of 64 rated food businesses in Biggleswade. See every hygiene rating in Biggleswade →
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