Iceland Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Northamptonshire
Iceland Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 14, St Peters Square, Northampton, NN1 1PS
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Iceland Foods among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Iceland Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Good
- 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 Foods 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 Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Bargain Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Balti Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Albert J Ramsbottom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about Iceland Foods
What is Iceland Foods's food hygiene rating?
Iceland Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 9 October 2023.
Is Iceland Foods 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Iceland Foods last inspected?
Iceland Foods was last inspected on 9 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Iceland Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Iceland Foods compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Iceland Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Iceland Foods 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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