Food hygiene ratings in Nelson
There are 278 food businesses in Nelson with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Pendle Council. A further 14 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Nelson
60% of rated businesses in Nelson hold the top score of 5, and 80% hold a 4 or better. 26 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Pendle as a whole, 71% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Nelson does worse, by 11 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 158 | 60% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 54 | 20% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 10% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 6% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 4% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Lowest-rated places in Nelson
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| YHY Meats Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
| A + H Halal Meat Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 February 2025 |
| A&G Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 January 2025 |
| AK Foods Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
| Armico News Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 July 2025 |
| Europa Nelson Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 March 2025 |
| Nice Day Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 December 2025 |
| Pound Grow Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 November 2024 |
| Premier Sandwiches Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 December 2025 |
| Starmart Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 December 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Nelson
How many food businesses in Nelson have a hygiene rating?
278 food businesses in Nelson have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Pendle Council. 264 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Nelson?
60% of rated businesses in Nelson hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Nelson?
26 food businesses in Nelson hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 10 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Nelson?
Environmental health officers at Pendle Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Pendle
- Colne 207 places
- Barnoldswick 112 places
- Brierfield 35 places
- Earby 17 places
Food businesses in Nelson
- 117 Bistro Bar 5 - Very good
- 247 Convenience 5 - Very good
- A + H Halal Meat 1 - Major improvement necessary
- A&G Convenience Store Ltd 1 - Major improvement necessary
- A1 Spend And Save 4 - Good
- Aby's Biryani Nelson 5 - Very good
- Adams Curry House 5 - Very good
- Age UK Lancashire 5 - Very good
- AK Foods 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Al-Hadi 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Alamgir 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Alexandra Lounge 5 - Very good
- Alfie's Awaiting inspection
- Ali's Takeaway Awaiting inspection
- Alice's Sandwich Bar 5 - Very good
- Alif Catering Awaiting inspection
- All Vapes And Sizes Ltd 4 - Good
- Allsorts 5 - Very good
- Ambas Foods 4 - Good
- Andrew Smith House 5 - Very good
- Anita's Cafe 5 - Very good
- Aperitive Reci By Lidya 5 - Very good
- APNA Store 4 - Good
- Armico News 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Asda Express Hollin Bank PFS 5 - Very good
- Ashiana Lodge 5 - Very good
- Ashraf Groceries 5 - Very good
- Avon Convinience Store Ltd 4 - Good
- Bargain Booze 5 - Very good
- Barkat Halal Meat 3 - Generally satisfactory
Showing 30 of 278 businesses in Nelson. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.