Fireaway / Wing Shack Co - Maidstone food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maidstone
Fireaway / Wing Shack Co - Maidstone holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 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: 56 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PS
How it compares in Maidstone
A 2 is rare: only 11 of 1,387 rated places in Maidstone score this low, about one in 126. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,136 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← Fireaway / Wing Shack Co - Maidstone | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fireaway / Wing Shack Co - Maidstone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| 7 Miles Korean And Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about Fireaway / Wing Shack Co - Maidstone
What is Fireaway / Wing Shack Co - Maidstone's food hygiene rating?
Fireaway / Wing Shack Co - Maidstone has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Maidstone Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Fireaway / Wing Shack Co - Maidstone safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Fireaway / Wing Shack Co - Maidstone last inspected?
Fireaway / Wing Shack Co - Maidstone was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
How does Fireaway / Wing Shack Co - Maidstone compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Fireaway / Wing Shack Co - Maidstone holds a 2. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Fireaway / Wing Shack Co - Maidstone 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Maidstone, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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