Iceland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
Iceland holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 28 February 2025, 16 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: High Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NP
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Iceland sits behind roughly 1,722 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,722 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 434 | 19% | ← Iceland | |
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 305 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 Good
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2021 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Fortune Court Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Market Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Express Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2025 |
| Monty Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Iceland
What is Iceland's food hygiene rating?
Iceland has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 28 February 2025.
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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Iceland last inspected?
Iceland was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Iceland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Powys?
74% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Iceland holds a 4. 434 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys 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 225 rated food businesses in Newtown. See every hygiene rating in Newtown →
Powys inspects and rates 2,622 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Powys →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.powys.gov.uk
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