Lidl GB Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Charnwood
Lidl GB Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 October 2025, 8 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: Station Avenue, LE11 5HL
How it compares in Charnwood
In Charnwood, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Lidl GB Ltd sits behind roughly 1,052 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,052 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ← Lidl GB Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 176 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Alan Moss Stores Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Crave Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Boba Bubbles Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Cafe Express Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
Questions about Lidl GB Ltd
What is Lidl GB Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Lidl GB Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Charnwood Council on 23 October 2025.
Is Lidl GB Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lidl GB Ltd last inspected?
Lidl GB Ltd was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lidl GB Ltd compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, while Lidl GB Ltd holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood 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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