Lidl food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Merton
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
The rating dates from 25 November 2025, 7 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: 29 - 31 Aberconway Road, Morden, SM4 5LN
How it compares in Merton
That puts Lidl among the 1,033 places in Merton holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,033 | 82% | ← Lidl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 171 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 275 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentic Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| 40 Cakes Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Achieve Together Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Ban Yai Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Artisans Depot Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 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 Merton Council on 25 November 2025.
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 25 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merton Council rather than by the business.
How does Lidl compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Lidl is one of 177 rated food businesses in Morden. See every hygiene rating in Morden →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.merton.gov.uk
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