The Mayan food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
The Mayan 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
The rating dates from 30 March 2026, 3 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: 170-172 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RL
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Mayan among the 5,380 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← The Mayan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 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 The Mayan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Hotel Birmingham Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
| 3 Arena Central - HMRC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
Questions about The Mayan
What is The Mayan's food hygiene rating?
The Mayan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 30 March 2026.
Is The Mayan 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 The Mayan last inspected?
The Mayan was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does The Mayan compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Mayan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Mayan 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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