Lidl Great Britain Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Epping Forest
Lidl Great Britain Limited 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 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Lidl, 118-126 Cartersfield Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JD
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Lidl Great Britain Limited among the 764 places in Epping Forest holding top marks, 84% 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 | 764 | 84% | ← Lidl Great Britain Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 156 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Great Britain Limited 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 Great Britain Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Afro Hut Ltd Other catering premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Adelfia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Abbey's Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Apollo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Belini Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Lidl Great Britain Limited
What is Lidl Great Britain Limited's food hygiene rating?
Lidl Great Britain Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 18 August 2025.
Is Lidl Great Britain Limited 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 Great Britain Limited last inspected?
Lidl Great Britain Limited was last inspected on 18 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epping Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl Great Britain Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lidl Great Britain Limited compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 913 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl Great Britain Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Lidl Great Britain Limited 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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