Lidl Foodstores food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Eastleigh
Lidl Foodstores 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 19 November 2024, 19 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: Lidl Coles Close Eastleigh SO50 4EL, SO50 4EL
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts Lidl Foodstores among the 705 places in Eastleigh 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 | 705 | 83% | ← Lidl Foodstores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Foodstores 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 Foodstores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choices Catering Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Barga Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Chickenhall Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Chickenhall Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Cosy Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Artisan Meze & Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Lidl Foodstores
What is Lidl Foodstores's food hygiene rating?
Lidl Foodstores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Lidl Foodstores 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 Foodstores last inspected?
Lidl Foodstores was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl Foodstores?
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 Foodstores compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl Foodstores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects Lidl Foodstores 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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