Aldi food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Leicester City
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 6 March 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
87% of rated food businesses in Leicester City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Leicester City ratings →
Address: Unit 5, St Georges Retail Park, St Georges Way, LE1 1SG
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Aldi among the 2,285 places in Leicester City holding top marks, 74% 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 | 2,285 | 74% | ← Aldi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 411 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 288 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 74 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 286 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Feena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 99 Pizza&Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Amigo Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| An Najeeb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| AJ's Food Bar Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
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 Leicester City Council on 6 March 2025.
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 6 March 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
How does Aldi compare to other places in Leicester City?
74% of the 3,102 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, and Aldi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Leicester City inspects and rates 3,388 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Leicester City →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.leicester.gov.uk/food
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