Tub and Cone food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Colchester
Tub and Cone holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 18 July 2025, 11 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: 91 Crouch Street West, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3EZ
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Tub and Cone sits behind roughly 1,200 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,200 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ← Tub and Cone | |
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 302 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Tub and Cone 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 Tub and Cone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Beacon House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Bon Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Chef Canton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Chappells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Tub and Cone
What is Tub and Cone's food hygiene rating?
Tub and Cone has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Colchester Council on 18 July 2025.
Is Tub and Cone 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tub and Cone last inspected?
Tub and Cone was last inspected on 18 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tub and Cone?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tub and Cone compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while Tub and Cone holds a 4. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Tub and Cone 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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