Iceland food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Knowsley
Iceland 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 14 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: 68-70 Derby Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 9UP
How it compares in Knowsley
In Knowsley, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Iceland sits behind roughly 452 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 452 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 19% | ← Iceland | |
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Barkers Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Aaron Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Blacklow Brow Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Crawford Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Altbridge School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 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 Knowsley Council on 14 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Iceland last inspected?
Iceland was last inspected on 14 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Knowsley 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Knowsley?
66% of the 690 rated food businesses in Knowsley hold the top rating of 5, while Iceland holds a 4. 134 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Knowsley 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 172 rated food businesses in Huyton. See every hygiene rating in Huyton →
Knowsley inspects and rates 812 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Knowsley →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.knowsley.gov.uk
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