Lidl (Gipton) food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Leeds
Lidl (Gipton) 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 20 February 2026, 4 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: 144 Amberton Road, Gipton, Leeds, LS9 6SP
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Lidl (Gipton) among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← Lidl (Gipton) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 (Gipton) 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 (Gipton), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Chicken House & Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Asda (Killingbeck) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Asda (Harehills) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Axe Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Adrian Club And Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2002 |
| 4 Seasons Kebabs And Harehills Lane Corner Store Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Aunty Pheby Foods Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Abaseen Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
Questions about Lidl (Gipton)
What is Lidl (Gipton)'s food hygiene rating?
Lidl (Gipton) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Lidl (Gipton) 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 (Gipton) last inspected?
Lidl (Gipton) was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl (Gipton)?
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 (Gipton) compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl (Gipton) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Lidl (Gipton) 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 (Gipton) is one of 29 rated food businesses in Gipton. See every hygiene rating in Gipton →
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