Lidl food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
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 30 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bridge Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 1BT
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Lidl among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Lidl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAFA Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Aspens Services At Maltings Academy School/college/university | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Freedom Leisure Witham Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Crafty Bear Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bubblescape Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Ifraaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Park View Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Astare Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 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 Braintree Council on 30 September 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 30 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
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