Maman Ya Ba 5 J food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Milton Keynes
Maman Ya Ba 5 J holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 5 August 2025, 11 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: 26-27 Agora Shopping Centre, 140a Queensway, Bletchley, MK2 2RS
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Maman Ya Ba 5 J sits behind roughly 1,754 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,754 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 361 | 16% | ← Maman Ya Ba 5 J | |
| 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 Maman Ya Ba 5 J 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 Maman Ya Ba 5 J, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club 124 MK LTD Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| 1st Stop Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2019 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Dessert Island Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Caketastic Ltd Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Captain Ridley's Shooting Party Pub/bar/nightclub | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bunz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about Maman Ya Ba 5 J
What is Maman Ya Ba 5 J's food hygiene rating?
Maman Ya Ba 5 J has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Maman Ya Ba 5 J 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maman Ya Ba 5 J last inspected?
Maman Ya Ba 5 J was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 months 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 Maman Ya Ba 5 J?
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 Maman Ya Ba 5 J 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 Maman Ya Ba 5 J holds a 4. 361 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Maman Ya Ba 5 J 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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