Iceland food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Northumberland
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 9 March 2026, 4 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: Woodhorn Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0AE
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Iceland among the 2,778 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,778 | 90% | ← Iceland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expresso Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| Crossroads Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Dixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bubbles Wine Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2018 |
| Fresh Smash / Hungry Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Cafe Bangla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Colliers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 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 Northumberland Council on 9 March 2026.
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 9 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland 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 "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 Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Iceland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland 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
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Iceland is one of 217 rated food businesses in Ashington. See every hygiene rating in Ashington →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
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