The Ice Box
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 13 March 2025 by Portsmouth.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Ice Box, from June 2019 to March 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 4 in 2019 to 5 in 2025.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 4 / 5 | Good | |
| 5 / 5 | Very good |
What does this rating mean?
The Ice Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.
The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.
Where is it?
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Ice Box. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Ice Box?
Food hygiene at The Ice Box is inspected by Portsmouth, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.portsmouth.gov.uk or [email protected].
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