Iceland Southsea food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Portsmouth
Iceland Southsea holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Iceland Southsea was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 35-37, Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3QQ
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Iceland Southsea among the 978 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 978 | 64% | ← Iceland Southsea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 269 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 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 Iceland Southsea 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 Iceland Southsea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2018 |
| Bobbys Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Blossom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Autumn Vale Rest Home Caring Premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Agora Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| André's Food Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Buckwells Of Southsea Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Auckland Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
Questions about Iceland Southsea
What is Iceland Southsea's food hygiene rating?
Iceland Southsea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Iceland Southsea 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Iceland Southsea last inspected?
Iceland Southsea was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Iceland Southsea?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Iceland Southsea compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Iceland Southsea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Iceland Southsea 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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Understanding this rating
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