Manchester United’s Food Hygiene Rating Reduced After Mouse Droppings Found

Inspectors have lowered Manchester United’s food hygiene rating following the detection of mouse droppings at the club’s Old Trafford stadium. A council environmental health officer reduced the club’s rating from four to two out of five after a November inspection, despite no droppings being located within the kitchens themselves. The club stated that a “robust pest-control system” is operational at the venue, which incorporates “multiple weekly checks” across all catering zones. Trafford Council confirmed its close collaboration with the club to ensure “necessary improvements” are implemented. The Food Standards Agency’s rating system spans from 0, indicating urgent improvement is necessary, to 5, signifying a very good standard. With its updated score, Manchester United has been re-evaluated from a “good” rating to one where “some improvement is necessary”. The club reports that approximately 250,000 individuals dine at Old Trafford annually, consuming food prepared on-site. The club’s pest-control teams were alerted promptly following the discovery of the rodent droppings. The club asserted, “If incidences of this nature do occur, immediate and appropriate action is taken.” This downgrade occurs concurrently with broader discussions regarding a potential new stadium for Manchester United, with the club anticipated to unveil its plans next year.