Maypole Fryer food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Maypole Fryer holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 17 November 2025, 7 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: 1001 Alcester Road South, Billesley, Birmingham, B14 5JA
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Maypole Fryer sits behind roughly 6,758 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,424 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,334 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 709 | 9% | ← Maypole Fryer | |
| 2 out of 5 | 329 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 397 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,762 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 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 Maypole Fryer 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 Maypole Fryer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arty Goat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2011 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2022 |
| Argos Maypole Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2019 |
| 6 Newhomes Development Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2010 |
| Broad Lane Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Bells Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2012 |
| Bells Farm Primary School And Childrens Centre School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about Maypole Fryer
What is Maypole Fryer's food hygiene rating?
Maypole Fryer has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 17 November 2025.
Is Maypole Fryer safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Maypole Fryer last inspected?
Maypole Fryer was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 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 Maypole Fryer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Maypole Fryer compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,276 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Maypole Fryer holds a 3. 709 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Maypole Fryer 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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