Costa Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Portsmouth
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 11 May 2017, more than 9 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: Visitors Reception Centre, Main Road, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Costa Coffee among the 978 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 978 | 64% | ← Costa Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 269 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar + Block Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2018 |
| Baked By Sweet Tooth Takeaway/sandwich shop | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Admirals Fish Chips And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2018 |
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 Portsmouth Council on 11 May 2017.
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 11 May 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costa Coffee compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth 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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