Costa food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Havant
Costa 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 was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 27 London Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8DF
How it compares in Havant
That puts Costa among the 782 places in Havant holding top marks, 91% 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 | 782 | 91% | ← Costa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 188 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Cowplain Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Cowplain Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Good View Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Cowplain Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Borrow Centre Other catering premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Costa
What is Costa's food hygiene rating?
Costa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Costa 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 last inspected?
Costa was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havant Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Costa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Costa 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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