El Chappo food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Doncaster
El Chappo holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 October 2025, 9 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: 27 Orchard Street, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 0LJ
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts El Chappo among the 1,867 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,867 | 73% | ← El Chappo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 264 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 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 El Chappo 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 El Chappo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Bridge Off Licence Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| Balby Rhino Pub/bar/nightclub | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Chicos Pizza and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bliss Fast Food Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bubl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Back in Time Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about El Chappo
What is El Chappo's food hygiene rating?
El Chappo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 7 October 2025.
Is El Chappo 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was El Chappo last inspected?
El Chappo was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at El Chappo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 El Chappo compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and El Chappo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects El Chappo 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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