The Viking

Skelmersdale

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Viking scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 14 April 2026 by West Lancashire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Viking, from February 2018 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Viking.

Food hygiene rating history for The Viking
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
28 February 2018	5 / 5	Very good
14 April 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Viking in Skelmersdale has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

57 The Concourse,
Southway,
Skelmersdale,
Lancashire,
WN8 6LJ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Viking. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Viking?

Food hygiene at The Viking is inspected by West Lancashire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.westlancs.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Viking

What is The Viking’s food hygiene rating?

The Viking has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 14 April 2026.

When was The Viking last inspected?

The Viking was last inspected by West Lancashire on 14 April 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.