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Food Hygiene Rating for The Viking

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The Viking is located in the town of Watford.

Rating: 2 - Improvement NecessaryLast inspected: Mon 15 Dec 2025WD18 6NTfhrs
Food hygiene rating 2 for The Viking
Improvement Necessary

Location

Address

73 Tolpits Lane, Watford

WATFORD WD18

Local authority

watford

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Structural Compliance

Improvement Necessary (15)

Some major non-compliance with legal requirements. More effort required to prevent a fall in standards.

Confidence in Management

Good (5)

Reasonable record of compliance. Satisfactory documented Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating
2 - Improvement Necessary
Date of last inspection
15 December 2025
FHRS ID
1623222
Business type
Takeaway - Sandwich Shop
Business name
The Viking
Address
73 Tolpits Lane, Watford
Responsible local authority
watford
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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