University of Lancashire Costa at Foster

Preston

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

University of Lancashire Costa at Foster scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 8 April 2025 by Preston.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for University of Lancashire Costa at Foster, from June 2019 to April 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of University of Lancashire Costa at Foster.

Food hygiene rating history for University of Lancashire Costa at Foster
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
5 June 2019	5 / 5	Very good
8 April 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

University of Lancashire Costa at Foster in Preston has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Foster Building,
Corporation Street,
Preston,
PR1 2HE

University of Lancashire Costa at Foster Hygiene Rating - 4/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for University of Lancashire Costa at Foster. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects University of Lancashire Costa at Foster?

Food hygiene at University of Lancashire Costa at Foster is inspected by Preston, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.preston.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about University of Lancashire Costa at Foster

What is University of Lancashire Costa at Foster’s food hygiene rating?

University of Lancashire Costa at Foster has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 8 April 2025.

When was University of Lancashire Costa at Foster last inspected?

University of Lancashire Costa at Foster was last inspected by Preston on 8 April 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.