Iceland food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Preston
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 19 December 2023, 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: 240-246 North Road, Preston, PR1 1RU
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Iceland sits behind roughly 1,176 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ← Iceland | |
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BhaiBuns Mobile caterer | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Abrar Academy School/college/university | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bagel Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| 3 Monkeys Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Adelphi Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Adelphi Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 53 Degrees Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 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 Preston Council on 19 December 2023.
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 19 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Iceland holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston 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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