The Mexican Bear

Burton Upon Trent

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Mexican Bear scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 13 August 2025 by East Staffordshire.

What does this rating mean?

The Mexican Bear in Burton Upon Trent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Trading on Land by former Magistrates Court,
Horninglow Street,
Burton upon Trent,
DE14 1PA

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Mexican Bear. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Mexican Bear?

Food hygiene at The Mexican Bear is inspected by East Staffordshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk or [email protected].

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), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 August 2025.

When was The Mexican Bear last inspected?

The Mexican Bear was last inspected by East Staffordshire on 13 August 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.