Iceland food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Swale
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 28 October 2014, more than 11 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: Unit 2, Neatscourt Retail Park, Thomsett Way, ME11 5AR
How it compares in Swale
That puts Iceland among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Iceland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Creams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Dr Burger Lab/Pizza GoGo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Nourish Contract Catering At Queenborough School Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 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 Swale Council on 28 October 2014.
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 28 October 2014, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale 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 Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Iceland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale 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
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Iceland and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Iceland is one of 45 rated food businesses in Queenborough. See every hygiene rating in Queenborough →
Swale inspects and rates 1,226 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Swale →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.swale.gov.uk
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