Iceland Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cheltenham
Iceland Foods 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 31 January 2024, 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: 62 - 66 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 7SD
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Iceland Foods among the 909 places in Cheltenham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 909 | 89% | ← Iceland Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 59 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 Foods 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronki.com Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Ash Tree Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bredon View Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Benhall Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Rowanfield Infants And Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Cafecito Avenue Benhall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Beechcroft Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Springbank Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Iceland Foods
What is Iceland Foods's food hygiene rating?
Iceland Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 31 January 2024.
Is Iceland Foods 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 Foods last inspected?
Iceland Foods was last inspected on 31 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Iceland Foods?
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 Foods compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Iceland Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Iceland Foods 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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