Iceland food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Sevenoaks
Iceland holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Iceland was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 25A, London Road, Swanley, BR8 7TG
How it compares in Sevenoaks
In Sevenoaks, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Iceland sits behind roughly 788 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ← Iceland | |
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 103 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Harbour Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Greggs Plc Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Lullingstone Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ Orchards Academy School/college/university | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Galms Ltd T/A McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Iceland
What is Iceland's food hygiene rating?
Iceland has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sevenoaks Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Iceland safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Iceland last inspected?
Iceland was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Iceland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Iceland compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while Iceland holds a 3. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Iceland is one of 86 rated food businesses in Swanley. See every hygiene rating in Swanley →
Sevenoaks inspects and rates 957 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Sevenoaks →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/
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