Costa Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
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 16 April 2025, 14 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: 36 The Forum, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3DL
How it compares in Swale
That puts Costa Coffee 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 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 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pepper Café Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Brew And Bagel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Cedartree Preschool Caring Premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Helps For All CIC Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2021 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Boyce's Bakery Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 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 Swale Council on 16 April 2025.
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 16 April 2025, 14 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?
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 Swale?
83% of the 1,185 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale 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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