Iceland food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Hull City
Iceland holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the supermarket that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 June 2023, more than 3 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: 324 Holderness Road, Kingston upon Hull, HU9 3DA
How it compares in Hull City
A 2 is rare: only 51 of 1,920 rated places in Hull City score this low, about one in 38. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,495 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ← Iceland | |
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 361 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| ABC Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Bosphorus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Birkdale Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Brazil Street Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Bright Bubbles Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
Questions about Iceland
What is Iceland's food hygiene rating?
Iceland has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Hull City Council on 19 June 2023.
Is Iceland safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The supermarket is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Iceland last inspected?
Iceland was last inspected on 19 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hull City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Iceland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", 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 compare to other places in Hull City?
78% of the 1,920 rated food businesses in Hull City hold the top rating of 5, while Iceland holds a 2. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Iceland and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Hull City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Iceland is one of 2,054 rated food businesses in Kingston upon Hull. See every hygiene rating in Kingston upon Hull →
Hull City inspects and rates 2,281 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Hull City →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.hull.gov.uk
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