Costa Drive Thru food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Northamptonshire
Costa Drive Thru holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2025, 8 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: Drive Thru, Southwalk, Rushden Lakes, NN10 6FH
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Costa Drive Thru among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Costa Drive Thru | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 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 Drive Thru 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 Drive Thru, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Costa At Next Other catering premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Bewiched Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Artisan Cafe At Magazine Heaven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Butterwick Bakery Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Bubble CiTea Other catering premises | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| 360 Play Rushden Lakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about Costa Drive Thru
What is Costa Drive Thru's food hygiene rating?
Costa Drive Thru has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 31 October 2025.
Is Costa Drive Thru 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costa Drive Thru last inspected?
Costa Drive Thru was last inspected on 31 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costa Drive Thru?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costa Drive Thru compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Costa Drive Thru is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Costa Drive Thru 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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