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Iceland food hygiene rating

Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Croydon

Iceland 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 31 July 2019, more than 6 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: 34 - 37 Central Parade, Croydon, CR0 0JD

How it compares in Croydon

That puts Iceland among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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.

Every rated food business in Croydon
5 out of 5 1,830 65% ← Iceland
4 out of 5 690 25%
3 out of 5 175 6%
2 out of 5 81 3%
1 out of 5 38 1%
0 out of 5 1 <1%

A further 318 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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.

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Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 28 yards away 5 - Very good 8 June 2025
Al Baikk Grill Ltd At Kuku's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 55 yards away 5 - Very good 7 September 2024
China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop 63 yards away 5 - Very good 12 July 2025
Fingers Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 63 yards away 5 - Very good 26 April 2024
Costa Coffee New Addington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 123 yards away 5 - Very good 7 July 2021
Eat Well Meat Retailers - other 123 yards away 5 - Very good 20 August 2025
Co Op Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 166 yards away 5 - Very good 6 January 2018
Addington Heights Caring Premises 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 27 June 2025

Questions about Iceland

What is Iceland's food hygiene rating?

Iceland has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 31 July 2019.

Is Iceland 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 last inspected?

Iceland was last inspected on 31 July 2019, more than 6 years 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 "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 compare to other places in Croydon?

65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Iceland is one of them.

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

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The official record is held by the council: http://www.croydon.gov.uk

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