Lidl food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Walsall
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 10 March 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: 73 Ablewell Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2EU
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Lidl among the 1,054 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,054 | 59% | ← Lidl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ablewell Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2019 |
| Blue Coat Jun School School/college/university | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Black Country Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Asda Customer Cafe (Eurest) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Asgard Games UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Blue Coat C Of E (Aided) Infant School School/college/university | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 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 Walsall Council on 10 March 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 10 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lidl compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall 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
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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