Lidl Northern Ireland Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Newry, Mourne and Down
Lidl Northern Ireland Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 June 2024, 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: 2 Railway Street, Ballaghbeg, Newcastle, BT33 0SP
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Lidl Northern Ireland Limited sits behind roughly 1,411 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,411 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ← Lidl Northern Ireland Limited | |
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 143 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Northern Ireland Limited 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 Northern Ireland Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2026 |
| Newcastle DP LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Brunels Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Joe's Quality Meats Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Beeps Sweets and Treats Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Smyth's Newsagents (Centra) Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Apache Pizza Newcastle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Small's Butchers Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Lidl Northern Ireland Limited
What is Lidl Northern Ireland Limited's food hygiene rating?
Lidl Northern Ireland Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 25 June 2024.
Is Lidl Northern Ireland Limited safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lidl Northern Ireland Limited last inspected?
Lidl Northern Ireland Limited was last inspected on 25 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newry, Mourne and Down Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl Northern Ireland Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Northern Ireland Limited compare to other places in Newry, Mourne and Down?
89% of the 1,580 rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold the top rating of 5, while Lidl Northern Ireland Limited holds a 4. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Lidl Northern Ireland Limited 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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