Lidl UK food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Dorset
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
This is a fresh result: Lidl UK was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lidl The Grove, Dorchester, DT1 1XU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Lidl UK among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Lidl UK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colliton Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Dorset Army Cadets - Captain Dutracy Other catering premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| A35 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Curiosity Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Eat Pizza Dorchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Kao San Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Celestial Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Hamza's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
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 Dorset Council on 26 May 2026.
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 26 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset 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 "very 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 Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl UK is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Lidl UK is one of 249 rated food businesses in Dorchester. See every hygiene rating in Dorchester →
Dorset inspects and rates 5,107 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Dorset →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/
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