Iceland food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Blaenau Gwent
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
This is a fresh result: Iceland was inspected on 17 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
81% of rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Blaenau Gwent ratings →
Address: Unit 1, The Walk, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6AY
How this rating has changed
Iceland was re-inspected on 17 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Blaenau Gwent
That puts Iceland among the 297 places in Blaenau Gwent holding top marks, 50% 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 | 297 | 50% | ← Iceland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 31% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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 Good
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2019 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Ella's Cakes and Bakes Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Continental Bar Ebbw Vale Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Ebbw Vale Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Morgan's Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Ebbw Vale Post Office Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
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 Blaenau Gwent Council on 17 July 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 17 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaenau Gwent 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 "good", 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 Blaenau Gwent?
50% of the 591 rated food businesses in Blaenau Gwent hold the top rating of 5, and Iceland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaenau Gwent 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
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Iceland is one of 183 rated food businesses in Ebbw Vale. See every hygiene rating in Ebbw Vale →
Blaenau Gwent inspects and rates 670 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Blaenau Gwent →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
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