WM Morrisons food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Northamptonshire
WM Morrisons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 9 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: Victoria Promenade, Northampton, Nn1 1hh, NN1 1HH
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts WM Morrisons 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% | ← WM Morrisons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 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 WM 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 WM Morrisons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bargain Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Albert J Ramsbottom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Balti Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about WM Morrisons
What is WM Morrisons's food hygiene rating?
WM Morrisons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 18 September 2025.
Is WM Morrisons 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was WM Morrisons last inspected?
WM Morrisons was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 months 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 WM Morrisons?
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 WM Morrisons 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 WM Morrisons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects WM 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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