Iqbals world supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Huntingdonshire
Iqbals world supermarket 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 16 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 14 St Benedicts Court, Huntingdon, PE29 3PN
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
In Huntingdonshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Iqbals world supermarket sits behind roughly 974 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 974 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ← Iqbals world supermarket | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Iqbals world supermarket 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 Iqbals world supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doge Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Hot Grills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Merkur Slots Other catering premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Huntingdon Town Council Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bus Station Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Olmo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
Questions about Iqbals world supermarket
What is Iqbals world supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Iqbals world supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 16 April 2026.
Is Iqbals world supermarket 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 Iqbals world supermarket last inspected?
Iqbals world supermarket was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Iqbals world supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Iqbals world supermarket compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Iqbals world supermarket holds a 4. 298 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Iqbals world supermarket 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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