Lidl UK food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Braintree
Lidl UK 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 31 December 2025, 6 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: Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QS
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Lidl UK among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Lidl UK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 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 UK 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Braintree Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Friends Of Braintree Community Hospital Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2018 |
| Ashlyns Caring Premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Camp 4 Champs Other catering premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Braintree Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bargains And More Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Christ Church Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about Lidl UK
What is Lidl UK's food hygiene rating?
Lidl UK has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 31 December 2025.
Is Lidl UK 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 last inspected?
Lidl UK was last inspected on 31 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl UK?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lidl UK compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl UK is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Lidl UK 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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