Aldi Stores Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Sandwell
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 10 January 2023, more than 3 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: 545 Bearwood Road, Smethwick, B66 4BH
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Aldi Stores Limited among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← Aldi Stores Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Playhouse Nursery" Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| 520 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| 1000 Trades Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Avery Fields Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| ABC Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
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 Sandwell Council on 10 January 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 10 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell 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 "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 Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Aldi Stores Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell 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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