Morrisons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Ribble
Morrisons holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 July 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 180 - 182 Leyland Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9QA
How it compares in South Ribble
In South Ribble, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Morrisons sits behind roughly 689 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 689 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ← Morrisons | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Morrisons 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 Morrisons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Middleforth PFS Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Middleforth Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| BAC and EE Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Booths Supermarkets Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aspris Children's Services Ltd School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about Morrisons
What is Morrisons's food hygiene rating?
Morrisons has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Ribble Council on 22 July 2022.
Is Morrisons safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Morrisons last inspected?
Morrisons was last inspected on 22 July 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Morrisons?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Morrisons compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, while Morrisons holds a 4. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Morrisons 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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