The Mexican food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
The Mexican 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 19 February 2026, 4 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: 17-19 Parade, Exmouth, EX8 1RS
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Mexican among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← The Mexican | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 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 Mexican 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 Mexican, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Capels Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Il Sole Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about The Mexican
What is The Mexican's food hygiene rating?
The Mexican has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 19 February 2026.
Is The Mexican 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 Mexican last inspected?
The Mexican was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mexican?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mexican compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Mexican is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Mexican 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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