Lidl Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Croydon
Lidl Superstore 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 17 November 2017, more than 8 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: Supermarket, 99 - 101 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2RF
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Lidl Superstore among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Lidl Superstore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 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 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 Superstore 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 Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| AFC Chicken & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| ASKI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Acts House Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2019 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
Questions about Lidl Superstore
What is Lidl Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Lidl Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 17 November 2017.
Is Lidl Superstore 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 Superstore last inspected?
Lidl Superstore was last inspected on 17 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl Superstore?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lidl Superstore compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl Superstore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Lidl Superstore 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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