Iceland food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Durham
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 25 November 2025, 7 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: Unit 2 Dragonville Retail Park, Dragon Lane, Durham, DH1 2WP
How it compares in Durham
That puts Iceland among the 3,086 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Iceland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Durham-East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Durham Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Durham Halal Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Catholic Parish of the Durham Martyrs Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Craft Burger Durham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 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 Durham Council on 25 November 2025.
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 25 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham 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 Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Iceland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham 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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