Lidl food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cardiff
Lidl 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 July 2025, 11 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: Lidl Cowbridge Road West, Caerau, Cardiff, CF5 5TD
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Lidl sits behind roughly 2,114 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← Lidl | |
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 401 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 Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerau Lane Superstores Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2013 |
| Caerau Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cardiff West End Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2016 |
| 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2016 |
| Bu Kebab Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Chilli Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Caerau Ely RFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2024 |
| Button's & Bow's Day Nursery LTD Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about Lidl
What is Lidl's food hygiene rating?
Lidl has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 28 July 2025.
Is Lidl 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 last inspected?
Lidl was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lidl compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Lidl holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Lidl is one of 56 rated food businesses in Caerau. See every hygiene rating in Caerau →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.srs.wales/en/Environmental-Health/Food-Hygiene-Standards/Food.aspx
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