Food Hygiene Ratings for Lidl

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

675
Locations
5.0/5
Average Rating
97.2%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good97.2%592
Good2.1%13
Satisfactory0.2%1
Improvement Needed0.5%3
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Lidl has 675 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 4.7/5, indicating strong food hygiene standards across the chain.

Of all rated locations, 97.2% 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 — Southend-On-Sea 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
LidlB24 9PJBirmingham2Aug 31, 2025
LidlN9 0TYEnfield2Dec 07, 2025
LidlSS9 5JGSouthend-On-Sea2May 12, 2026

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Glasgow City170.0/5
Birmingham134.7/5
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole95.0/5
Bristol95.0/5
Durham95.0/5
Edinburgh (City of)90.0/5
Ealing85.0/5
Liverpool85.0/5
North Yorkshire84.9/5
Somerset85.0/5

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 675 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.7/5.

How many Lidl locations have a rating of 5?+

The source snapshot contains 592 Lidl locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 97.2% of all rated branches.

Which Lidl has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Lidl locations are in areas like Southend-On-Sea. 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