Lidl Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Blackpool
Lidl Food Store 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 28 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 127 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, FY3 8AX
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Lidl Food Store among the 1,330 places in Blackpool holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,330 | 79% | ← Lidl Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 190 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 3 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 Food Store 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 Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Charles Street Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Belle Vue Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Bargain Beer Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Ash Lea Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| AAA Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Adalena House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Lidl Food Store
What is Lidl Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Lidl Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 28 November 2023.
Is Lidl Food Store 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 Food Store last inspected?
Lidl Food Store was last inspected on 28 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl Food Store?
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 Food Store compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Lidl Food Store 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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