Iceland food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · South Oxfordshire
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 21 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 3-5 Market Place, Didcot, OX11 7LE
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Iceland among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← Iceland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Snack@Teas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Nourish at Cornerstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Farmhouse Pizza Didcot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Balbinka Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Didcot Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Cineworld Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
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 South Oxfordshire Council on 21 October 2024.
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 21 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Iceland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Iceland compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Iceland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire 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 39 rated food businesses in Didcot. See every hygiene rating in Didcot →
South Oxfordshire inspects and rates 1,252 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Oxfordshire →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk
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