Mama T Kitchen

1
Major Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-12-10

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
15
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
20

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Mama T Kitchen is a mobile caterer located at Bedford, in the Bedford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 20 — improvement needed). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bedford oversees 1,663 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bedford is 4.7 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Mobile caterer
Address
Bedford
Postcode
Not available
Local Authority
Bedford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1883183

Location

Nearby Businesses

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Mama T Kitchen?

Mama T Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, as assessed by Bedford.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean for a mobile caterer?

A rating of 1 means major improvement is necessary. Significant problems were found during the inspection across one or more categories. The local authority will follow up to ensure improvements are made.

When was Mama T Kitchen last inspected?

Mama T Kitchen was last inspected on 2025-12-10. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Mama T Kitchen improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.