Jamaya food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Jamaya holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Jamaya was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: North British And Mercantile Building, 126 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 3AP
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Jamaya among the 5,378 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,378 | 66% | ← Jamaya | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Jamaya, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| 3 Arena Central - HMRC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
Questions about Jamaya
What is Jamaya's food hygiene rating?
Jamaya has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Jamaya 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jamaya last inspected?
Jamaya was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does Jamaya compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Jamaya is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Jamaya 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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