Mazaj Lounge and restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Mazaj Lounge and restaurant holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 October 2025, 9 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: 531 Moseley Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 9BU
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Mazaj Lounge and restaurant sits behind roughly 6,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ← Mazaj Lounge and restaurant | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Mazaj Lounge and restaurant 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 Mazaj Lounge and restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al dowsary mini market Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Anawim Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Amex Wines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2013 |
| A K Roti Handi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| 3 in 1 burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al Madinah Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2017 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Al Badr Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Mazaj Lounge and restaurant
What is Mazaj Lounge and restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Mazaj Lounge and restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 13 October 2025.
Is Mazaj Lounge and restaurant safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Mazaj Lounge and restaurant last inspected?
Mazaj Lounge and restaurant was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 9 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 Mazaj Lounge and restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mazaj Lounge and restaurant compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Mazaj Lounge and restaurant holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Mazaj Lounge and restaurant 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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