Lidl food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Stroud
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 14 May 2024, more than 2 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Stroud score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stroud ratings →
Address: 18 Kingshill Road, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4EJ
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Stroud
That puts Lidl among the 803 places in Stroud holding top marks, 81% 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 | 803 | 81% | ← Lidl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| The Great British Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Kingshill News & Booze Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 April 2025 |
| Kingshill Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Other catering premises | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Augmentable Trading Ltd Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 April 2025 |
| Kingshill Arts Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Bed + Breakfast - Woodland House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2019 |
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 Stroud Council on 14 May 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 14 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lidl compare to other places in Stroud?
81% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Lidl is one of 98 rated food businesses in Dursley. See every hygiene rating in Dursley →
Stroud inspects and rates 1,074 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Stroud →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.stroud.gov.uk
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