Morrisons Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Morrisons Local 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 1 March 2023, 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: Daventry Service Station, Vicar Lane, Daventry, NN11 4GD
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Morrisons Local among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Morrisons Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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 Local 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 Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink at Abbey CE Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Mcdonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| ALDI Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Daventry Workings Men's Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2022 |
| Melovelo @ Leisure Lakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2022 |
| Everyone Active Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Daventry Methodist Church Other catering premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about Morrisons Local
What is Morrisons Local's food hygiene rating?
Morrisons Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 1 March 2023.
Is Morrisons Local 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 Morrisons Local last inspected?
Morrisons Local was last inspected on 1 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Morrisons Local?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Morrisons Local compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Morrisons Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Morrisons Local 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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