Costa food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hillingdon
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
The rating dates from 27 September 2022, more than 3 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: Unit 106 And 209 Intu Uxbridge The Chimes Shopping Centre, High Street, UB8 1GA
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts Costa among the 1,285 places in Hillingdon 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 | 1,285 | 64% | ← Costa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 202 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 100 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 226 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2009 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2019 |
| Bella Italia also t/a Super Nonna & Mac n Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Cake Co Other catering premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 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 Hillingdon Council on 27 September 2022.
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 27 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and Costa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon 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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