United one of only two Premier League clubs not to receive top marks

Council say Manchester United have not done enough to tackle issue

Manchester United have been slated for failing to tackle a mice infestation at Old Trafford.

The Premier League giants have had a historical problem with rodents at their canalside Theatre of Dreams.

And now council inspectors have accused United of not implementing 'adequate procedures to control pests within food areas'.

Manchester United have been criticised by the council for failing to tackle a mice infestation at Old Trafford

A mouse appears on the Old Trafford pitch during a Premier League match

Manchester United have had a historical problem with mice at Old Trafford

In the latest hygiene report, they call for an immediate meeting to address their concerns and hand the world famous venue four out of five stars - which means apart from promoted Watford they are the only Premier League club not to be given top marks.

United also came under fire after inspectors noticed small holes in the doors of their Red Cafe which they say could allow pests to flood in.

And the lack of a cover on a drain to prevent rodents from getting in the kitchen via the drain pipe is also pointed out.

Further down the report United were criticised for not cooking meat to the correct temperature and told to ensure any salmon used was caught in waters free from the notorious anasakis parasite.

Inspectors found raw meat was being stored above bread and wraps in the 1968 kitchen at Old Trafford and told the club to ensure raw foods were kept in a separate area.

They also pointed out that the fridge in the same area was not big enough to store all foods and said plated starters of pea mousse were being kept exposed on a shelf 'several hours' before they were due to be served.

The hygiene report says Manchester United are 'failing to implement adequate procedures to control pests'

Manchester United were one of two Premier League clubs not to be awarded top marks

The Old Trafford club, who have a historical problem with controlling mice, were awarded four out of five stars

A wash basin in the 1968 kitchen was obstructed and foodstuffs were being kept nearby which constituted a contamination risk from splashing from the sink.

United have long suffered from a problem with mice thanks to its location close to the water.

In 2006, players from non-League side Burton Albion complained that a number of rodents ran across the hallowed turf during an FA Cup tie.

And in 2010 a mouse was snapped on the pitch during a match against West Ham United.

A report obtained by Sportsmail last year asked staff at the club to 'continue to act on the recommendations of the pest-control contractor in connection with the mice activity'.