Lidl UK food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Newham
Lidl UK 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 28 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 198 Tollgate Road, Beckton, London, E6 5YA
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Lidl UK sits behind roughly 1,194 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ← Lidl UK | |
| 3 out of 5 | 384 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 229 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 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lidl UK, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Alphabet House Nursery School ( FOOD USE ) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Aramark Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Aloft Hotel London Excel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
Questions about Lidl UK
What is Lidl UK's food hygiene rating?
Lidl UK has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newham Council on 28 January 2025.
Is Lidl UK 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 UK last inspected?
Lidl UK was last inspected on 28 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl UK?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lidl UK compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,437 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Lidl UK holds a 4. 510 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham 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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Lidl UK is one of 111 rated food businesses in Beckton. See every hygiene rating in Beckton →
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