Lidl food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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 3 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 81 Somerford Road, Christchurch, BH23 3PP
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Lidl among the 2,582 places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,582 | 88% | ← Lidl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Christchurch SF Connect - BP Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2017 |
| Dingley's Promise Christchurch Centre Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| CAYP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Browns Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Browns Fish And Chips Van Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Chutney Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 3 January 2022.
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 3 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 "very 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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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