El Mexicana food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Hertfordshire
El Mexicana holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: El Mexicana was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Hertfordshire ratings →
Address: Baldock Services Great North Road, Radwell, SG7 5TR
How this rating has changed
El Mexicana was re-inspected on 30 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts El Mexicana among the 788 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 788 | 78% | ← El Mexicana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 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 El Mexicana 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 Mexicana, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| German Doner Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Apple Cottage Cider Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about El Mexicana
What is El Mexicana's food hygiene rating?
El Mexicana has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 30 July 2026.
Is El Mexicana 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was El Mexicana last inspected?
El Mexicana was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at El Mexicana?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does El Mexicana compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and El Mexicana is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects El Mexicana 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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