Lidl UK food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Gedling
Lidl UK 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 UK was inspected on 2 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Gedling score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Gedling ratings →
Address: Lidl, Mansfield Road, Arnold, NG5 6HA
How this rating has changed
Lidl UK was re-inspected on 2 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Gedling
That puts Lidl UK among the 659 places in Gedling holding top marks, 92% 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 | 659 | 92% | ← Lidl UK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 125 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 UK 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.
Questions about Lidl UK
What is Lidl UK's food hygiene rating?
Lidl UK has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gedling Council on 2 September 2026.
Is Lidl UK 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 UK last inspected?
Lidl UK was last inspected on 2 September 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gedling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl UK?
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 UK compare to other places in Gedling?
92% of the 714 rated food businesses in Gedling hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl UK is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gedling Council inspects Lidl UK 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 UK is one of 153 rated food businesses in Arnold. See every hygiene rating in Arnold →
Gedling inspects and rates 839 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Gedling →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.gedling.gov.uk/
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