Aldi food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Sunderland
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 July 2017, more than 9 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: 1 Armstrong Road, Washington, NE37 1PR
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Aldi among the 1,634 places in Sunderland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,634 | 84% | ← Aldi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 366 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Blackfell Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Blackfell Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2019 |
| Castle Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Albany Discount Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| A M F Bowling Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Am Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 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 Sunderland Council on 6 July 2017.
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 July 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
84% of the 1,945 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Aldi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland 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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