Lidl food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cardiff
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 12 December 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Lidl Store Colchester Avenue, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9AN
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Lidl among the 2,114 places in Cardiff holding top marks, 70% 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 | 2,114 | 70% | ← Lidl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2015 |
| Bean's To Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Blue Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Baby Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Bentley's Cafe Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Blossom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 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 Cardiff Council on 12 December 2017.
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 12 December 2017, more than 8 years 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 "very 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 Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl is one of them.
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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Lidl is one of 57 rated food businesses in Penylan. See every hygiene rating in Penylan →
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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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