Lidl GB Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Leeds
Lidl GB Ltd 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 10 December 2025, 7 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: Unit 1 East Side Retail Park, Aberford Road, Garforth, LS25 2EB
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Lidl GB Ltd among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← Lidl GB Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 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 GB Ltd 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 GB Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Clip N Climb Garforth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| CGC Event Other catering premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Freshly Made Sandwich Bar And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Kidzone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Bottles N Cans Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2019 |
| Catering Leeds (St Benedicts Catholic Primary) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| East Garforth Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Lidl GB Ltd
What is Lidl GB Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Lidl GB Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Lidl GB Ltd 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 GB Ltd last inspected?
Lidl GB Ltd was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl GB Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 GB Ltd compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl GB Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Lidl GB Ltd 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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