Morrisons food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wakefield
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 6 November 2025, 8 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: Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BL
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Morrisons among the 2,111 places in Wakefield 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← Morrisons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 (4506) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bake It Till You Make It Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Brick & Liquor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
Questions about Morrisons
What is Morrisons's food hygiene rating?
Morrisons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 6 November 2025.
Is 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 Morrisons last inspected?
Morrisons was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
How does Morrisons compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Morrisons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield 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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