Mammas African Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Mammas African Kitchen holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 March 2026, 3 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: 257 High Street, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6SR
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Mammas African Kitchen sits behind roughly 6,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ← Mammas African Kitchen | |
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mammas 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 Mammas African Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best of British Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 99p Store Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2020 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| Baguette Du Maison Uk Llp Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| AS Cafe and Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| 876 Flava Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Barneys Children's Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
Questions about Mammas African Kitchen
What is Mammas African Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Mammas African Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Mammas African Kitchen safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Mammas African Kitchen last inspected?
Mammas African Kitchen was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mammas African Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Mammas African Kitchen compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Mammas African Kitchen holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Mammas 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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