Aldi food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Ashford
Aldi 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 July 2021, more than 5 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: Unit 1B Victoria Road, Ashford, TN23 7HQ
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Aldi among the 1,039 places in Ashford holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,039 | 89% | ← Aldi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 106 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curious Tap Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Ashford Cinema Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Blue Shop Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Aspendos Ashford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Bright City Church and Vinnie's Diner Other catering premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Bright City Church Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2021 |
| Convenience Store Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
Questions about Aldi
What is Aldi's food hygiene rating?
Aldi has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 8 July 2021.
Is Aldi 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 last inspected?
Aldi was last inspected on 8 July 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aldi?
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 compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Aldi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Aldi 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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