Big Mamas food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Barnsley
Big Mamas 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 24 June 2025, 12 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: 256 Barnsley Road, S72 8SS
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Big Mamas among the 1,344 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,344 | 83% | ← Big Mamas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 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 Very 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 Big Mamas 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 Big Mamas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| Caterlink @ Cudworth Churchfields Primary School School/college/university | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cudworth West End Institute & Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Barnsley Premier Leisure Pub/bar/nightclub | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Cherry Dale Primary School - Kitchen School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Drummond's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Dove House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2015 |
Questions about Big Mamas
What is Big Mamas's food hygiene rating?
Big Mamas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Big Mamas 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 Big Mamas last inspected?
Big Mamas was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Big Mamas?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big Mamas compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Big Mamas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Big Mamas 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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