Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
The Viking food hygiene rating
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Watford
Some improvement necessary
Some improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.
At a glance
The Viking in Watford currently has a food hygiene rating of 2 (Some improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 15 December 2025. The Viking is registered as a Takeaway/sandwich shop and is located at 73 Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NT.
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
15 December 2025
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Viking.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 December 2025 | 2 | Some improvement necessary | Current |
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