Country Wise food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wealden
Country Wise holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 2 October 2024, 21 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: 8 High Street, Mayfield, TN20 6AA
How it compares in Wealden
In Wealden, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Country Wise sits behind roughly 1,231 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,013 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ← Country Wise | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 Country Wise 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 Country Wise, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truffles Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| The Wine List Company Ltd Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| The Middle House Kitchen and Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Leppards Family Butchers Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 July 2025 |
| St. Leonards - Mayfield School, School/college/university | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| The House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 October 2025 |
| Herons Folly Garden Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2026 |
| Red Ridges Honey Farmers/growers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Country Wise
What is Country Wise's food hygiene rating?
Country Wise has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wealden Council on 2 October 2024.
Is Country Wise safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Country Wise last inspected?
Country Wise was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Country Wise?
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 Country Wise compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, while Country Wise holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Country Wise 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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Country Wise is one of 19 rated food businesses in Mayfield. See every hygiene rating in Mayfield →
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