Lidl food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Riding of Yorkshire
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
This is a fresh result: Lidl was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Mill Street, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 6TN
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Lidl among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← Lidl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Indi Kitchen Street Food / Oasis Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 29 April 2025 |
| Delicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Godfather Driffield and La Paz Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| The Crooked Tap Driffield Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| El Dorados Tex Mex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Golden River Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| New Bollywood Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2025 |
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 East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 21 May 2026.
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 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Lidl compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Lidl is one of 242 rated food businesses in Driffield. See every hygiene rating in Driffield →
East Riding of Yorkshire inspects and rates 3,149 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Riding of Yorkshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastriding.gov.uk
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