Lidl UK food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Boston
Lidl UK 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 6 February 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Westbridge Road, PE21 7TR
How it compares in Boston
That puts Lidl UK among the 511 places in Boston holding top marks, 88% 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 | 511 | 88% | ← Lidl UK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 36 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 62 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Lidl UK 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 Lidl UK, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge House Independent School School/college/university | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Bramley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2018 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2015 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bridge House Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Boston Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Boston West Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2017 |
| Boston West Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Lidl UK
What is Lidl UK's food hygiene rating?
Lidl UK has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 6 February 2018.
Is Lidl UK 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 Lidl UK last inspected?
Lidl UK was last inspected on 6 February 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Boston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl UK?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lidl UK compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl UK is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Lidl UK 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
Lidl UK is one of 27 rated food businesses in Wyberton. See every hygiene rating in Wyberton →
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