The Lord Nelson food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dover
The 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 20 March 2024, 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: The Lord Nelson 5 Flying Horse Lane, Dover, CT16 1HG
How it compares in Dover
That puts The Lord Nelson among the 892 places in Dover holding top marks, 82% 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 | 892 | 82% | ← The Lord Nelson | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 112 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 Good
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunch & Lunch Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Dover Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| German Doner Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2021 |
| Cineworld Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about The Lord Nelson
What is The Lord Nelson's food hygiene rating?
The Lord Nelson has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 20 March 2024.
Is The 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 The Lord Nelson last inspected?
The Lord Nelson was last inspected on 20 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover 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 "good", 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 Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and The Lord Nelson is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover 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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