Farm Direct Country Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redcar and Cleveland
Farm Direct Country Store 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: Farm Direct Country Store was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Redcar and Cleveland ratings →
Address: Whitby Road, Easington, TS13 4NW
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Farm Direct Country Store was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 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 Redcar and Cleveland
That puts Farm Direct Country Store among the 1,079 places in Redcar and Cleveland holding top marks, 94% 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 | 1,079 | 94% | ← Farm Direct Country Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 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 Farm Direct Country Store 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 Farm Direct Country Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 February 2026 |
| The Tiger Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Townend Farm Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Loftus Cricket & Athletic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2023 |
| Alum House Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
Questions about Farm Direct Country Store
What is Farm Direct Country Store's food hygiene rating?
Farm Direct Country Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Farm Direct Country Store 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 Farm Direct Country Store last inspected?
Farm Direct Country Store was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Farm Direct Country Store?
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 Farm Direct Country Store compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,147 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and Farm Direct Country Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Farm Direct Country Store 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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