Manchester United's Old Trafford Hit by Mice Infestation, Hygiene Rating Drops

Inspectors discovered mouse droppings in food kiosks and corporate suites, prompting pest control measures and a reduced hygiene score.

Environmental health inspectors found evidence of mice activity during a routine visit to Old Trafford, leading to a food hygiene rating downgrade from four stars to two.
Mouse droppings were discovered in a corporate suite and a food kiosk, but no evidence of pests was found in kitchens or food preparation areas, according to the club.
Manchester United attributed the issue to the stadium's location near a canal and railway line, as well as colder weather driving pests indoors.
The club has increased pest control efforts, with contractors visiting four to five times a week, and is working with the local council to address the problem and regain a five-star hygiene rating.
This incident adds to ongoing challenges at Old Trafford, including leaks in the stadium roof and broader discussions about whether to renovate the 114-year-old venue or build a new one.