Aldi Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cumberland
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 14 May 2024, 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 Foodstore Ltd, Preston Street, Whitehaven, CA28 9DL
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Aldi Stores Ltd among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Aldi Stores Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Barra Jacks Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Golden Harvest Health Foods Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Kells ARLFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Anchor Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
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 Cumberland Council on 14 May 2024.
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 14 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aldi Stores Ltd compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Aldi Stores Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland 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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Aldi Stores Ltd is one of 207 rated food businesses in Whitehaven. See every hygiene rating in Whitehaven →
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