Mama's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Crawley
Mama's Kitchen holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: Mamas Kitchen, 10 Pound Hill Parade, Pound Hill, RH10 7EA
How it compares in Crawley
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 826 rated places in Crawley score this low, about one in 826. By contrast 90% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 743 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 60 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ← Mama's Kitchen |
A further 130 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Mama's Kitchen the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mama's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy School/college/university | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| CB Discos And Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Active Stars School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Chartwells At Milton Mount Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Caterplus At Anchor - Lanehurst Gardens Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Camp Glide At Maidenbower Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Clover Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Barista And Barrel Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Mama's Kitchen
What is Mama's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Mama's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Crawley Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Mama's Kitchen safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Mama's Kitchen last inspected?
Mama's Kitchen was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mama's Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mama's Kitchen compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 826 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, while Mama's Kitchen holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects Mama's Kitchen 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Crawley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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