Morrisons food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Durham
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 15 July 2025, 11 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: Morrisons Hermiston Retail Park, Consett, DH8 5RE
How it compares in Durham
That puts Morrisons among the 3,086 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Morrisons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Fuel Group Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Chaplains Pub/bar/nightclub | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Maddisons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Former Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Derwentside Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 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 Durham Council on 15 July 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 15 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham 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 "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 compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Morrisons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Morrisons is one of 161 rated food businesses in Consett. See every hygiene rating in Consett →
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