Viking Fish Ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · New Forest
Viking Fish Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 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: 20 Glasshouse Studios, Fryern Court Road, Burgate, SP6 1QX
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Viking Fish Ltd among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Viking Fish Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 Viking Fish Ltd 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 Viking Fish Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glynn Court Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Moody Cow Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| The Forde Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2026 |
| The Moody Cow Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Fordingbridge Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Fordingbridge Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Burgate School and Sixth Form Centre School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Viking Fish Ltd
What is Viking Fish Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Viking Fish Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 8 November 2023.
Is Viking Fish Ltd 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Viking Fish Ltd last inspected?
Viking Fish Ltd was last inspected on 8 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Viking Fish Ltd?
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 Viking Fish Ltd compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Viking Fish Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Viking Fish Ltd 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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