Aldi food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Barnsley
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
This is a fresh result: Aldi was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Barnsley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Barnsley ratings →
Address: Aldi Stores, Barnsley Road, S63 9PJ
How this rating has changed
Aldi was re-inspected on 20 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Aldi among the 1,353 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,353 | 83% | ← Aldi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 254 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Dearneside Motor Company Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Dearne Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Carrfield Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Dearne Playhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Billingley Christmas Trees Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| China Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Bolton upon Dearne Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2026 |
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 Barnsley Council on 20 August 2026.
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 20 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley 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 "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 compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,633 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Aldi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley 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
Aldi is one of 68 rated food businesses in Goldthorpe. See every hygiene rating in Goldthorpe →
Barnsley inspects and rates 1,887 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Barnsley →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.barnsley.gov.uk
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