Sykes Chemist food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Sykes Chemist holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 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: 328 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3RP
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Sykes Chemist among the 1,220 places in Bolton holding top marks, 55% 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 | 1,220 | 55% | ← Sykes Chemist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Sykes Chemist 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 Sykes Chemist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Cafe Chico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Armstrongs Bakers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Brandwood C P School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Barakat Grill Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2019 |
| BH Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Ami’s Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Sykes Chemist
What is Sykes Chemist's food hygiene rating?
Sykes Chemist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 15 September 2025.
Is Sykes Chemist 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sykes Chemist last inspected?
Sykes Chemist was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sykes Chemist?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sykes Chemist compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Sykes Chemist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Sykes Chemist 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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