Aldi Stores Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Chelmsford
Aldi Stores Limited 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 12 July 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: Aldi, 471 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6AT
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Aldi Stores Limited among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Aldi Stores Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 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 Very 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 Limited 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 Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Atham Supermarket Importers/Exporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Castle Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Busy Bees Springfield School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Chancellor Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Boreham SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Aldi Stores Limited
What is Aldi Stores Limited's food hygiene rating?
Aldi Stores Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 12 July 2023.
Is Aldi Stores Limited 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 Limited last inspected?
Aldi Stores Limited was last inspected on 12 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aldi Stores Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Limited compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Aldi Stores Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Aldi Stores Limited 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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