Iceland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Iceland holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Iceland was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 29 Liscard Way, Liscard, CH44 5TL
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Iceland among the 1,596 places in Wirral holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← Iceland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2018 |
| Beresford Butchers Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| Apres ski Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Ash House Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Belvidere Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Aynsley Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Belvidere Community Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Belvidere Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 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 Wirral Council on 26 May 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Iceland last inspected?
Iceland was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral 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 "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 Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Iceland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral 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 147 rated food businesses in Liscard. See every hygiene rating in Liscard →
Wirral inspects and rates 2,320 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wirral →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.wirral.gov.uk
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