Lidl food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Northamptonshire
Lidl holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 August 2022, more than 3 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: Lidl Store, Brindley Close, Rushden, NN10 6EN
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Lidl sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← Lidl | |
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar At Rushden Town Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2020 |
| Costa Drive Thru Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Frasers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Costa At Next Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Alderwood LLA Ltd. Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Bewiched Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Lidl
What is Lidl's food hygiene rating?
Lidl has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 26 August 2022.
Is Lidl safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lidl last inspected?
Lidl was last inspected on 26 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Lidl holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire 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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Lidl is one of 243 rated food businesses in Rushden. See every hygiene rating in Rushden →
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