Wildwood food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maidstone
Wildwood holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 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: 39 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PF
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Wildwood 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% | ← Wildwood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Wildwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Ballin Maidstone Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| 7 Miles Korean And Chinese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about Wildwood
What is Wildwood's food hygiene rating?
Wildwood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Wildwood 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wildwood last inspected?
Wildwood was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
How does Wildwood compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Wildwood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Wildwood 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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