Wild Box food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Wild Box 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 13 February 2026, 4 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: 4 - 6 St George's Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2SR
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Wild Box among the 1,161 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← Wild Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Wild Box 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 Wild Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Bubbleology Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| 101 Taiwanese Food Mobile caterer | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Canterbury Wholefoods Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
Questions about Wild Box
What is Wild Box's food hygiene rating?
Wild Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Wild Box 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 Wild Box last inspected?
Wild Box was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wild Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wild Box compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Wild Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Wild Box 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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