Simmons Chemist food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Enfield
Simmons 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 21 September 2023, more than 2 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: 111 Cockfosters Road, Barnet, EN4 0DA
How it compares in Enfield
That puts Simmons Chemist among the 1,248 places in Enfield holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,248 | 59% | ← Simmons Chemist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 442 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 227 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 97 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 260 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 Simmons 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 Simmons Chemist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aniella Other catering premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Aura of Cockfosters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Blue Planet Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Bright Horizons Salcombe Day Nursery and School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Blends & Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Autumn Gardens Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Asil Bistro Kitchen Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Simmons Chemist
What is Simmons Chemist's food hygiene rating?
Simmons Chemist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Enfield Council on 21 September 2023.
Is Simmons 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 Simmons Chemist last inspected?
Simmons Chemist was last inspected on 21 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Simmons Chemist?
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 Simmons Chemist compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, and Simmons Chemist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects Simmons 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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