Food Hygiene Ratings for Lidl

605 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 5.0/5.

605
Locations
5.0/5
Average Rating
96.9%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good96.9%540
Good2.5%14
Satisfactory0.2%1
Improvement Needed0.4%2
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Lidl has 605 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 5.0 out of 5. This is above the national average of 4.6/5, indicating strong food hygiene standards across the chain.

Of all rated locations, 96.9% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.0% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — Enfield has the lowest average rating for Lidl while Amber Valley has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
LidlB24 9PJBirmingham2Aug 31, 2025
LidlN9 0TYEnfield2Dec 07, 2025

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Birmingham134.7/5
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole95.0/5
Bristol95.0/5
Durham95.0/5
North Yorkshire94.9/5
Ealing84.9/5
Edinburgh (City of)80.0/5
Liverpool85.0/5
Somerset85.0/5
Belfast City75.0/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Lidl's average food hygiene rating?+

Lidl has an average food hygiene rating of 5.0 out of 5 across 605 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.

How many Lidl locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 540 Lidl locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 96.9% of all rated branches.

Which Lidl has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Lidl locations are in areas like Enfield. There are 0 locations rated 0 or 1, indicating they require urgent or major improvement. Always check the specific rating of the branch you plan to visit.

Data from official government food safety agencies