Iceland food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Croydon
Iceland holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 52 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RX
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Iceland sits behind roughly 1,830 nearby businesses. 25% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ← Iceland | |
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| ACR Wines Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Amazing Grace Nursery Caring Premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2021 |
| Age UK Other catering premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Iceland
What is Iceland's food hygiene rating?
Iceland has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Iceland safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Iceland last inspected?
Iceland was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Iceland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Iceland compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Iceland holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Iceland 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Iceland is one of 303 rated food businesses in Thornton Heath. See every hygiene rating in Thornton Heath →
Croydon inspects and rates 3,133 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Croydon →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.croydon.gov.uk
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