The Box Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
The Box Cafe 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 4 October 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: Unit C The Box Cafe, 62 Brunel Road, Clacton on Sea, CO15 4LU
How it compares in Tendring
That puts The Box Cafe among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← The Box Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 123 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 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 The Box Cafe 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 Box Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hearts Catering Mobile caterer | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Booker Cash and Carry Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Hong Kong Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Burrsville Infant Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Happy Valley Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Great Chicken and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2025 |
Questions about The Box Cafe
What is The Box Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Box Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 4 October 2024.
Is The Box Cafe 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 The Box Cafe last inspected?
The Box Cafe was last inspected on 4 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Box Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Box Cafe compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and The Box Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects The Box Cafe 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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