Lidl UK Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · South Hams
Lidl UK Ltd 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 5 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Lidl, Townstal Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9LW
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Lidl UK Ltd among the 774 places in South Hams holding top marks, 91% 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 | 774 | 91% | ← Lidl UK Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 56 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 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 UK Ltd 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 UK Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| Dartmouth Caring Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Living the Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Dartmouth and District Food Bank Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Dartmouth Baptist Chruch Other catering premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Dartmouth Academy School/college/university | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Lidl UK Ltd
What is Lidl UK Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Lidl UK Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 5 June 2025.
Is Lidl UK Ltd 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 UK Ltd last inspected?
Lidl UK Ltd was last inspected on 5 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl UK Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lidl UK Ltd compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl UK Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Lidl UK Ltd 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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