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Skot Chemists food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Enfield

Skot Chemists 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 19 June 2024, 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: 139 Victoria Road, London, N9 9BA

How it compares in Enfield

That puts Skot Chemists 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.

Every rated food business in Enfield
5 out of 5 1,248 59% ← Skot Chemists
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

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 Skot Chemists 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 Skot Chemists, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 21 April 2026
Andrews Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 6 September 2025
Arthur Lodge Caring Premises 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 21 January 2026
Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 24 June 2025
Aspens Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 29 September 2025
Angel Place Nursery Caring Premises 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 24 September 2025
Ancilla Soup Kitchen Other catering premises 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 24 October 2025
Admiral Casino Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 12 September 2023

Questions about Skot Chemists

What is Skot Chemists's food hygiene rating?

Skot Chemists has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Enfield Council on 19 June 2024.

Is Skot Chemists 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 Skot Chemists last inspected?

Skot Chemists was last inspected on 19 June 2024, 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 Skot Chemists?

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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Skot Chemists compare to other places in Enfield?

59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, and Skot Chemists is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Enfield Council inspects Skot Chemists 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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