Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Croydon
Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital 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 Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 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 @ Croydon University Hospital 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 @ Croydon University Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASKI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Andrew's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Acts House Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2019 |
| Age UK Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| Amazing Grace Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| After School Club @ Gonville Academy Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital
What is Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital's food hygiene rating?
Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital 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 @ Croydon University Hospital last inspected?
Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital?
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 @ Croydon University Hospital compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Costa Coffee @ Croydon University Hospital 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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