WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Rochdale
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited 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 17 April 2024, more than 2 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: 285 Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 4AT
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited among the 1,090 places in Rochdale holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,090 | 73% | ← WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 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 WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited 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 Morrison Supermarkets Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Construction Education School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Big Little Tilley's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Belfield Superstore Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Cha Chas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Belfield Community School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| ABM Catering @ Deeplish Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited
What is WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited's food hygiene rating?
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 17 April 2024.
Is WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited 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 Morrison Supermarkets Limited last inspected?
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited was last inspected on 17 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited?
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 WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited 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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