Aldi food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Dartford
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 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Aldi Stores, Unit 13, Orchards, DA1 1DN
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Aldi among the 713 places in Dartford holding top marks, 77% 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 | 713 | 77% | ← Aldi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Amar Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 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 Dartford Council on 22 January 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 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford 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 Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Aldi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford 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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