Mama Lou's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Mama Lou's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2024, 23 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: 5 Vickers Street, Castleford, WF10 4AA
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Mama Lou's among the 2,118 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 2,118 | 79% | ← Mama Lou's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 366 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Mama Lou's 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 Mama Lou's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2014 |
| Browns Newsagents Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2018 |
| Busy Bees Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bad Bambi Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Carlton Chippy Castleford Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Castleford Anglers Club Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2014 |
| Bateson's Bakery Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about Mama Lou's
What is Mama Lou's's food hygiene rating?
Mama Lou's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 18 July 2024.
Is Mama Lou's 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mama Lou's last inspected?
Mama Lou's was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mama Lou's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mama Lou's compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Mama Lou's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Mama Lou's 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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