The Cones - River End food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Teignbridge
The Cones - River End holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Den Promenade Teignmouth Devon, TQ14 8SZ
How it compares in Teignbridge
In Teignbridge, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cones - River End sits behind roughly 1,034 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,034 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ← The Cones - River End | |
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Cones - River End 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 The Cones - River End, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finn McCools Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Graze Bakehouse & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Canto Kitchen LTD TA As Cantonese House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Jane's Ice Creams Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Nourish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Jackmans All Seasons Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Bocadillo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about The Cones - River End
What is The Cones - River End's food hygiene rating?
The Cones - River End has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Teignbridge Council on 13 September 2024.
Is The Cones - River End safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cones - River End last inspected?
The Cones - River End was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cones - River End?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cones - River End compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, while The Cones - River End holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects The Cones - River End 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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