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 20 August 2025, 10 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: W M Morrisons Supermarket Plc, Albion Street, Castleford, WF10 1QX
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.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carousel Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Albion Street Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2018 |
| Busy Lizzies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Castleford Lodge Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Albion Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2018 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Castleford Greengrocer Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Batesons Bakery LTD Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
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 20 August 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 20 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
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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