Lord Nelson food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pendle
Lord Nelson holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Lord Nelson Hotel, 2 Manchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7EG
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Lord Nelson among the 543 places in Pendle holding top marks, 71% 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 | 543 | 71% | ← Lord Nelson | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 35 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Dubai Shawarma Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Alexandra Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Christchurch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Adams Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Aby's Biryani Nelson Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Chesters Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Cha Cha Chai Nelson Other catering premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Lord Nelson
What is Lord Nelson's food hygiene rating?
Lord Nelson has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 22 August 2023.
Is Lord 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lord Nelson last inspected?
Lord Nelson was last inspected on 22 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lord Nelson compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Lord Nelson is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle 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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