LIDL food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · New Forest
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
This is a fresh result: LIDL was inspected on 12 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: New Road, Hythe, SO45 6EB
How this rating has changed
LIDL was re-inspected on 12 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in New Forest
That puts LIDL among the 1,172 places in New Forest holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← LIDL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Black Wax Coffee and Records Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Admirals Quarters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Amalfi Restaurant & Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| BE-Be's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Carpathia Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Boathouse Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
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 New Forest Council on 12 August 2026.
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 12 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest 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 New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and LIDL is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest 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 62 rated food businesses in Hythe. See every hygiene rating in Hythe →
New Forest inspects and rates 1,587 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in New Forest →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.newforest.gov.uk
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