Lidl food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Swindon
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 9 September 2024, 22 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: Unit C1b, North Swindon District Centre, Abbey Meads, SN25 4AN
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Lidl among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← Lidl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2021 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Barn Owl Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Abbey Meads Community Primary School / Blue Kite Academy Tru School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Abbey Meads Rendezvous Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Caffe Vialottie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Bhaji's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
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 Swindon Council on 9 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lidl last inspected?
Lidl was last inspected on 9 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon 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 Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon 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
Lidl is one of 34 rated food businesses in Abbey Meads. See every hygiene rating in Abbey Meads →
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