The Viking Chefs food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
The Viking Chefs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Viking Chefs was inspected on 12 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Shropshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Shropshire ratings →
Address: 2A Castle Terrace, Bridgnorth, WV16 4AH
How this rating has changed
The Viking Chefs was re-inspected on 12 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Viking Chefs among the 2,533 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,533 | 88% | ← The Viking Chefs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 235 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 The Viking Chefs 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 The Viking Chefs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violets Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Giovannis Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Platform 10 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| The Fat Olive Tapas Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| High Town Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| The Winding House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| The Hideout Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Coffee At D'Arcy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
Questions about The Viking Chefs
What is The Viking Chefs's food hygiene rating?
The Viking Chefs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 12 August 2026.
Is The Viking Chefs 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Viking Chefs last inspected?
The Viking Chefs was last inspected on 12 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Viking Chefs?
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 The Viking Chefs compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,889 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Viking Chefs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Viking Chefs 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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The Viking Chefs is one of 180 rated food businesses in Bridgnorth. See every hygiene rating in Bridgnorth →
Shropshire inspects and rates 3,124 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Shropshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/foodhygienescheme
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