Aldi Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Vale of White Horse
Aldi Stores 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 16 September 2025, 9 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: Unit 2 Henry Blake Way, Faringdon, SN7 7GQ
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Aldi Stores among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% 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 | 764 | 81% | ← Aldi Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 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 Stores 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelodge Faringdon Oxfordshire Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| The Ferns Cafe & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Faringdon Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| The Gin To MY Tonic Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Aldi Stores
What is Aldi Stores's food hygiene rating?
Aldi Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Aldi Stores 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 last inspected?
Aldi Stores was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aldi Stores?
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 Stores compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and Aldi Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects Aldi Stores 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 is one of 45 rated food businesses in Faringdon. See every hygiene rating in Faringdon →
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