The Lord Nelson food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tower Hamlets
The 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 16 March 2026, 3 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: Lord Nelson Public House, 1-1a Manchester Road, London, E14 3BD
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lord Nelson sits behind roughly 2,059 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,059 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 460 | 16% | ← The Lord Nelson | |
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 62 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 311 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 The 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 The Lord Nelson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Childcare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Admiral Hardy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| 3Kobros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| 15grams coffee house Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| 18Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Another Brother Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Angle Restaurant and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about The Lord Nelson
What is The Lord Nelson's food hygiene rating?
The Lord Nelson has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 16 March 2026.
Is The 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 The Lord Nelson last inspected?
The Lord Nelson was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tower Hamlets Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lord Nelson?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lord Nelson compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
72% of the 2,846 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, while The Lord Nelson holds a 4. 460 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects The 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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