Lord Nelson food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Lord Nelson holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 1 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Quay, Poole, BH15 1HJ
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Lord Nelson sits behind roughly 2,821 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ← Lord Nelson | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calypso Charters Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Champs Pie and Mash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Antelope Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Chickpeas Falafel and Salad Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Amity Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2019 |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Poole Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bindi’s Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Lord Nelson
What is Lord Nelson's food hygiene rating?
Lord Nelson has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 1 August 2025.
Is Lord Nelson safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Lord Nelson last inspected?
Lord Nelson was last inspected on 1 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lord Nelson?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, while Lord Nelson holds a 3. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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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