Big Mama's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
Big Mama's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 17 August 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 46 Egerton Gate, Shenley Brook End, MK5 7HH
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Big Mama's sits behind roughly 1,755 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,755 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ← Big Mama's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Big Mama's 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 Big Mama's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Haslett Primary School (Aspen Contract Services) School/college/university | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bluebirds Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Acorn Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Caretech Community Services Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2016 |
| 360 Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Buttons Preschool Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2016 |
Questions about Big Mama's
What is Big Mama's's food hygiene rating?
Big Mama's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 17 August 2021.
Is Big Mama's 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big Mama's last inspected?
Big Mama's was last inspected on 17 August 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Big Mama's?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big Mama's compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, while Big Mama's holds a 4. 360 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Big Mama's 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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