Lidl food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Sheffield
Lidl 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 4 July 2023, more than 3 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: 445-451 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, S36 1DJ
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Lidl among the 3,298 places in Sheffield 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 | 3,298 | 75% | ← Lidl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 687 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 452 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Bakery Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
| Sports Direct Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Shackletons Fox valley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Fidler & Parker Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Sarah's Snacks Mobile caterer | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Greggs Other catering premises | 170 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 June 2025 |
| Eunice All IS Good Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2020 |
Questions about Lidl
What is Lidl's food hygiene rating?
Lidl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 4 July 2023.
Is Lidl 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 last inspected?
Lidl was last inspected on 4 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl?
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 compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Lidl 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 is one of 47 rated food businesses in Stocksbridge. See every hygiene rating in Stocksbridge →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk
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