Iceland food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Oxford City
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 20 February 2024, more than 2 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: 108-110 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9AW
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Iceland among the 1,206 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 87% | ← Iceland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 156 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Beirut Lebanese Other catering premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Babylon House Of Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Cafe Bonjour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Asian Mama The Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Bhoomi Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| ABC Nursery Caring Premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Belota Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 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 Oxford City Council on 20 February 2024.
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 20 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City 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 "very 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 Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Iceland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Iceland is one of 60 rated food businesses in Headington. See every hygiene rating in Headington →
Oxford City inspects and rates 1,537 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Oxford City →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.oxford.gov.uk
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