Lidl U.K. gmbH food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Northamptonshire
Lidl U.K. gmbH 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 18 September 2024, 21 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: Lidl Uk Gmbh, Northfield Avenue, Kettering, NN16 8AL
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Lidl U.K. gmbH among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Lidl U.K. gmbH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 U.K. gmbH 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 U.K. gmbH, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Estates Mobile Catering Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Buccleuch Recreational Enterprise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Brightwayz (Smoothie Bike) Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
| Cafe Oak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Al Amin Balti House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
Questions about Lidl U.K. gmbH
What is Lidl U.K. gmbH's food hygiene rating?
Lidl U.K. gmbH has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Lidl U.K. gmbH 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 U.K. gmbH last inspected?
Lidl U.K. gmbH was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl U.K. gmbH?
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 U.K. gmbH compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl U.K. gmbH is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Lidl U.K. gmbH 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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Lidl U.K. gmbH is one of 51 rated food businesses in Kettering Northamptonshire. See every hygiene rating in Kettering Northamptonshire →
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