The Mexican Bear food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Staffordshire
The Mexican Bear 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 13 August 2025, 10 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: Trading on Land by former Magistrates Court, Horninglow Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1PA
How it compares in East Staffordshire
In East Staffordshire, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Mexican Bear sits behind roughly 746 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 746 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ← The Mexican Bear | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 182 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Bear 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 Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Chef Lucas Catering Services Ltd Other catering premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Beeropolis Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Bella Italia Burton Also T/A Super Nonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Cineworld (Burton upon Trent) Other catering premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Burton Bridge Brewery Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| 4 Mercian Army Reserves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Cafe 137 Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
Questions about The Mexican Bear
What is The Mexican Bear's food hygiene rating?
The Mexican Bear has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 13 August 2025.
Is The Mexican Bear 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 The Mexican Bear last inspected?
The Mexican Bear was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mexican Bear?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mexican Bear compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Mexican Bear holds a 4. 170 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects The Mexican Bear 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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