ALDI Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Northamptonshire
ALDI Stores Ltd 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 9 May 2022, more than 4 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: Towcester Road, Northampton, Nn1 1bq, NN1 1BQ
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so ALDI Stores Ltd sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← ALDI Stores Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 ALDI Stores Ltd 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 ALDI Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2017 |
| Balti Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bridge Substance Misuse Programme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Bargain Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Ambush Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about ALDI Stores Ltd
What is ALDI Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
ALDI Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 9 May 2022.
Is ALDI Stores Ltd 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 ALDI Stores Ltd last inspected?
ALDI Stores Ltd was last inspected on 9 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ALDI Stores Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ALDI Stores Ltd compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while ALDI Stores Ltd holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects ALDI Stores Ltd 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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