The Food Warehouse By Iceland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
The Food Warehouse By Iceland holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 November 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: Unit 1B, London Road Retail Park, London Road, ME16 0DT
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Food Warehouse By Iceland sits behind roughly 1,136 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,136 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ← The Food Warehouse By Iceland | |
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Food Warehouse By 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 The Food Warehouse By Iceland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allington Baptist Church Other catering premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Caterlink At Brunswick House Primary School School/college/university | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Cedardale Residential Home Caring Premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Bower Croft Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Blue Sky Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Maidstone Oakwood Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Broadway Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2014 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
Questions about The Food Warehouse By Iceland
What is The Food Warehouse By Iceland's food hygiene rating?
The Food Warehouse By Iceland has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maidstone Council on 1 November 2024.
Is The Food Warehouse By Iceland safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Food Warehouse By Iceland last inspected?
The Food Warehouse By Iceland was last inspected on 1 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Food Warehouse By Iceland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Food Warehouse By Iceland compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while The Food Warehouse By Iceland holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects The Food Warehouse By 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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