Mama’s Kebab House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
Mama’s Kebab House 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 22 April 2025, 14 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: 100 Salisbury Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4AE
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Mama’s Kebab House sits behind roughly 2,675 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 8% | ← Mama’s Kebab House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 416 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 Mama’s Kebab House 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’s Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Acorns House Nursery Caring Premises | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Albany Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Mama’s Kebab House
What is Mama’s Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
Mama’s Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cardiff Council on 22 April 2025.
Is Mama’s Kebab House 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 Mama’s Kebab House last inspected?
Mama’s Kebab House was last inspected on 22 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mama’s Kebab House?
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 Mama’s Kebab House compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Mama’s Kebab House holds a 3. 255 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Mama’s Kebab House 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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