Merrymaid food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Merrymaid holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 July 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: Merrymaid, 263 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook, B12 0EA
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Merrymaid sits behind roughly 5,379 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,379 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ← Merrymaid | |
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 320 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Merrymaid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akalya Superstore Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2017 |
| Amazonia Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Al Yemen Al Saeed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Amanah Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Al dowsary mini market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Alamgir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| AM Pakistan Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| A K Roti Handi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about Merrymaid
What is Merrymaid's food hygiene rating?
Merrymaid has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Merrymaid safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Merrymaid last inspected?
Merrymaid was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does Merrymaid compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Merrymaid holds a 4. 1,308 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Merrymaid 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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Understanding this rating
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Merrymaid is one of 195 rated food businesses in Sparkbrook. See every hygiene rating in Sparkbrook →
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