Aldi Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Southend-On-Sea
Aldi Stores Ltd 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 27 September 2023, more than 2 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: Ecko Business Park, Priory Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6AH
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Aldi Stores Ltd among the 973 places in Southend-On-Sea 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 | 973 | 70% | ← Aldi Stores Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braemar Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Brook Meadows Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Best Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Aroma House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Beaumont Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Aldi Stores Ltd
What is Aldi Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Aldi Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 27 September 2023.
Is Aldi Stores Ltd 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 Ltd last inspected?
Aldi Stores Ltd was last inspected on 27 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea 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 "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 Aldi Stores Ltd compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and Aldi Stores Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea 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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