Ma's African Kitchen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Gloucester City
Ma's African Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Ma's African Kitchen was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 182 Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4HE
How it compares in Gloucester City
That puts Ma's African Kitchen among the 833 places in Gloucester City holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 833 | 82% | ← Ma's African Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 47 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 Good
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 Ma's African Kitchen 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 Ma's African Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronki.com Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Barton Best Foods Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| British Halal Meats Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Ariana Store Retailers - other | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Abu's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Butlers Of Gloucester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Brasov South Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Caterlink At Hatherley Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Ma's African Kitchen
What is Ma's African Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Ma's African Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gloucester City Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Ma's African Kitchen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ma's African Kitchen last inspected?
Ma's African Kitchen was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gloucester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ma's African Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ma's African Kitchen compare to other places in Gloucester City?
82% of the 1,018 rated food businesses in Gloucester City hold the top rating of 5, and Ma's African Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gloucester City Council inspects Ma's African 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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