Lidl Great Britain Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Fenland
Lidl Great Britain Ltd 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 20 January 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: Lidl, Dartford Road, March, PE15 5AN
How it compares in Fenland
In Fenland, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Lidl Great Britain Ltd sits behind roughly 618 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 618 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ← Lidl Great Britain Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Great Britain Ltd 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 Great Britain Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hippodrome Pub/bar/nightclub | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Butties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Gurkha Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| F&S Majestic Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Budgens March Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| MFG March Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2022 |
| Spice Valley Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Lidl Great Britain Ltd
What is Lidl Great Britain Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Lidl Great Britain Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Fenland Council on 20 January 2024.
Is Lidl Great Britain Ltd 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 Great Britain Ltd last inspected?
Lidl Great Britain Ltd was last inspected on 20 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl Great Britain Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Great Britain Ltd compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, while Lidl Great Britain Ltd holds a 4. 33 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects Lidl Great Britain Ltd 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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Lidl Great Britain Ltd is one of 157 rated food businesses in March. See every hygiene rating in March →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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