Lidl food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bracknell Forest
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 8 December 2015, more than 10 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 80 High Street, Crowthorne, RG45 7BE
How it compares in Bracknell Forest
That puts Lidl among the 580 places in Bracknell Forest 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 | 580 | 83% | ← Lidl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Dopson Butchers Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Cherry Local Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Anne Maries Bakery Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Artichoke Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Becca's House Day Nursery Crowthorne Caring Premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Crowthorne Parish Hall Other catering premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2010 |
| BP Crowthorne SF Connect Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 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 Bracknell Forest Council on 8 December 2015.
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 8 December 2015, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bracknell Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lidl?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bracknell Forest?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in Bracknell Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Lidl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bracknell Forest 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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