Lidl food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Barnsley
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
This is a fresh result: Lidl was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lidl, Bradbury Balk Lane, S73 8JN
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Lidl among the 1,344 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,344 | 83% | ← Lidl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Cheeky Monkies Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bruce Mckendrick Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2012 |
| Astrea Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Forward Steps Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Brothers Convenience Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Aldham Mill Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
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 Barnsley Council on 27 May 2026.
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 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lidl compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley 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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Understanding this rating
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