Lidl Great Britain Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Breckland
Lidl Great Britain Limited 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 Great Britain Limited was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Breckland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Breckland ratings →
Address: Norwich Road, Watton, IP25 6UP
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How this rating has changed
Lidl Great Britain Limited was re-inspected on 30 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 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 Breckland
That puts Lidl Great Britain Limited among the 1,026 places in Breckland holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,026 | 87% | ← Lidl Great Britain Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 93 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 Great Britain 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar & Subway Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Tom & G'S Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 April 2025 |
| The Wonder Wood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| The Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 94 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2026 |
| Buckingham Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Aerolite Garage Ltd Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Barnies Foods Manufacturers/packers | 182 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Lidl Great Britain Limited
What is Lidl Great Britain Limited's food hygiene rating?
Lidl Great Britain Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Lidl Great Britain Limited 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 Great Britain Limited last inspected?
Lidl Great Britain Limited was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl Great Britain Limited?
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 Great Britain Limited compare to other places in Breckland?
87% of the 1,181 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl Great Britain Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Lidl Great Britain 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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Lidl Great Britain Limited is one of 56 rated food businesses in Watton. See every hygiene rating in Watton →
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