Aldi Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Suffolk
Aldi Stores 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 6 March 2014, more than 12 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: Aldi Store, Millennium Way, Lowestoft, NR32 4GG
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Aldi Stores among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Aldi Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Aldi Stores 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dylann's News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2017 |
| Evergreen Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Blyford Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Chris Fish Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2022 |
| Gunton Garage Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2009 |
| Beefy Steves Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| De Niros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Bushells Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Aldi Stores
What is Aldi Stores's food hygiene rating?
Aldi Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 6 March 2014.
Is Aldi Stores 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 Aldi Stores last inspected?
Aldi Stores was last inspected on 6 March 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aldi Stores?
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 Aldi Stores compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Aldi Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Aldi Stores 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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