Lord Nelson food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Lord Nelson holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 63 Bevan Street West, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2AE
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Lord Nelson sits behind roughly 1,993 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 9% | ← Lord Nelson | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 200 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lord Nelson 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 Lord Nelson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Amigos Mini Market Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Britten Court Caring Premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Beaches & Cream Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Crown Meadow Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2010 |
| Cards Direct Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2017 |
Questions about Lord Nelson
What is Lord Nelson's food hygiene rating?
Lord Nelson has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Lord Nelson safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lord Nelson last inspected?
Lord Nelson was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lord Nelson?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lord Nelson compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Lord Nelson holds a 4. 215 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Lord Nelson 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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