Mak Halal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Mak Halal 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 1 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 94 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1HZ
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Mak Halal 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% | ← Mak Halal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Mak Halal 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 Mak Halal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Alum Rock Road Post Office Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Anjuman-E-Naqeebul Islam Mosque Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2011 |
| Adderley Childrens Centre. Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Adderley News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2012 |
| Anthony Road Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Adderley Junior & Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Mak Halal
What is Mak Halal's food hygiene rating?
Mak Halal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 1 November 2024.
Is Mak Halal 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 Mak Halal last inspected?
Mak Halal was last inspected on 1 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mak Halal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mak Halal compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Mak Halal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Mak Halal 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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