Lidl food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheltenham
Lidl holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 2024, more than 2 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: Unit 12, Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9FJ
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Lidl among the 909 places in Cheltenham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 909 | 89% | ← Lidl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 59 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Bookers Wholesale Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Boulders Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| ABM Catering At All Saints Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Aspire Foundation Gardners Lane And Oakwood Childrens Centre School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Rowanfield Infants And Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
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 Cheltenham Council on 20 February 2024.
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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lidl last inspected?
Lidl was last inspected on 20 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham 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 "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 Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham 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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