Lidl food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Gravesham
Lidl 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 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit E1 Thames Way, Imperial Business Park, Gravesend, DA11 0DQ
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts Lidl among the 666 places in Gravesham holding top marks, 88% 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 | 666 | 88% | ← Lidl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Aldi Food Store Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Cafe Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Boba Town Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bronte School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Angy Care Health Foundation Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Aero Bike & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Lidl
What is Lidl's food hygiene rating?
Lidl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 18 July 2024.
Is Lidl 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 last inspected?
Lidl was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gravesham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects Lidl 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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