Phat mammas food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Tyneside
Phat mammas holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 21 July 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in South Tyneside score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all South Tyneside ratings →
Address: Phat Mama's, 168A Whiteleas Way, South Shields, NE34 8HF
How this rating has changed
Phat mammas was re-inspected on 21 July 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Tyneside
A 1 is rare: only 6 of 989 rated places in South Tyneside score this low, about one in 165. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 728 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 167 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← Phat mammas | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 47 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Phat mammas the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Phat mammas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddick Hall Infant & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Biddick Hall Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2017 |
| Ashfield Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Boldon Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
Questions about Phat mammas
What is Phat mammas's food hygiene rating?
Phat mammas has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by South Tyneside Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Phat mammas safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Phat mammas last inspected?
Phat mammas was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Phat mammas?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Phat mammas compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 989 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Phat mammas holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Phat mammas 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Tyneside, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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