Wine With Spirit food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Wine With Spirit holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 4 Elmfield Court, Heath Road, Coxheath, ME17 4PR
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Wine With Spirit among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Wine With Spirit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Wine With Spirit 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 Wine With Spirit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coxheath Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Coxheath Pizza And Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Coxheath Pharmacy Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Coxheath Pre School Caring Premises | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| Age UK MST Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Wine With Spirit
What is Wine With Spirit's food hygiene rating?
Wine With Spirit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 21 May 2018.
Is Wine With Spirit 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wine With Spirit last inspected?
Wine With Spirit was last inspected on 21 May 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wine With Spirit?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wine With Spirit compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Wine With Spirit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Wine With Spirit 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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