WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bury
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the supermarket that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 Stanley Road, Whitefield, M45 8QH
How this rating has changed
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 18 June 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 June 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bury
A 2 is rare: only 30 of 1,110 rated places in Bury score this low, about one in 37. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 828 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ← WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | |
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 126 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Manchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Campo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| All Saints C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2018 |
| Cafe Viuna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| China Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Greencroft Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
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 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bury Council on 18 June 2026.
Is WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The supermarket is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited last inspected?
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bury 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 "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, while WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited holds a 2. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bury 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bury, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Your council: Bury
Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.bury.gov.uk
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