MamaMei food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Islington
MamaMei 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 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: MamaMei, Ground Floor, 740 Holloway Road, N19 3JF
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so MamaMei sits behind roughly 1,536 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ← MamaMei | |
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 179 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 MamaMei 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 MamaMei, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Afrikana Holloway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd - West@ School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about MamaMei
What is MamaMei's food hygiene rating?
MamaMei has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 22 October 2024.
Is MamaMei 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 MamaMei last inspected?
MamaMei was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Islington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at MamaMei?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MamaMei compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while MamaMei holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects MamaMei 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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