Viking Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Watford
Viking Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Viking Fish Bar was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 Bushey Mill Lane, Watford, WD24 7QT
How it compares in Watford
That puts Viking Fish Bar among the 687 places in Watford 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 | 687 | 80% | ← Viking Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 Bar 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 Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asvins Food And Wine Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2018 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Argos At Sainsbury's Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2020 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Cherry Tree Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Beechfield School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Beechfield Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2018 |
| Astero's Kitchen Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Annas Kitchen Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Viking Fish Bar
What is Viking Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Viking Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Viking Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Viking Fish Bar last inspected?
Viking Fish Bar was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Viking Fish Bar?
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 Bar compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Viking Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Viking Fish Bar 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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