Ziryab Executive Buffet food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
Ziryab Executive Buffet holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business 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 7 April 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: 35-41 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath, Birmingham, B8 3QD
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Ziryab Executive Buffet sits behind roughly 6,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,378 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ← Ziryab Executive Buffet | |
| 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 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 Ziryab Executive Buffet 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 Ziryab Executive Buffet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Alum Rock Road Post Office Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Anjuman-E-Naqeebul Islam Mosque Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2011 |
| Anthony Road Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Adderley Childrens Centre. Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Adderley News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2012 |
| Adderley Junior & Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Alderman Bowen Adult Training Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Ziryab Executive Buffet
What is Ziryab Executive Buffet's food hygiene rating?
Ziryab Executive Buffet has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 7 April 2026.
Is Ziryab Executive Buffet safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business 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 Ziryab Executive Buffet last inspected?
Ziryab Executive Buffet was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 3 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 Ziryab Executive Buffet?
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 Ziryab Executive Buffet compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Ziryab Executive Buffet holds a 3. 697 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Ziryab Executive Buffet 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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