The Old Nelson food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Stroud
The Old Nelson holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 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: Stratford Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AF
How it compares in Stroud
That puts The Old Nelson among the 790 places in Stroud holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 80% | ← The Old Nelson | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Old Nelson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Bar Bar Nursery School/college/university | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Caterlink Limited At The Rosary Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Edward And Ward Ltd At Bar Bar Nursery & Out Of School Club School/college/university | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2012 |
| Aramark School/college/university | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Casa Romana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Choux Bun Appétit Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about The Old Nelson
What is The Old Nelson's food hygiene rating?
The Old Nelson has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 12 March 2026.
Is The Old Nelson safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Nelson last inspected?
The Old Nelson was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
How does The Old Nelson compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Nelson is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects The Old 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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