Growers Direct Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Growers Direct Limited 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
This is a fresh result: Growers Direct Limited was inspected on 25 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Medway score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Medway ratings →
Address: 6 - 8 Revenge Road, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8UD
How this rating has changed
Growers Direct Limited was re-inspected on 25 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Medway
That puts Growers Direct Limited among the 1,551 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,551 | 80% | ← Growers Direct Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 287 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 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 Growers Direct Limited 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 Growers Direct Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condimaniac Limited Manufacturers/packers | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Farmhouse Pizza Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd & St Benedicts Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Enchanting Cupcakes By Melody Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Anchor Seafry Mishas Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Growers Direct Limited
What is Growers Direct Limited's food hygiene rating?
Growers Direct Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 25 August 2026.
Is Growers Direct Limited 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 Growers Direct Limited last inspected?
Growers Direct Limited was last inspected on 25 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Growers Direct Limited?
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 Growers Direct Limited compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,944 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Growers Direct Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Growers Direct Limited 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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Growers Direct Limited is one of 407 rated food businesses in Chatham. See every hygiene rating in Chatham →
Medway inspects and rates 2,134 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Medway →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.medway.gov.uk/
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