Nelson Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Merton
Nelson Arms 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
This is a fresh result: Nelson Arms was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Nelson Arms 15 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood, SW19 1DF
How it compares in Merton
That puts Nelson Arms among the 1,033 places in Merton 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 | 1,033 | 82% | ← Nelson Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 171 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 275 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 Nelson Arms 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 Nelson Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ban Yai Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| All Saints Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Antoinette Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| After School Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Banana Moon Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Al Forno Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Nelson Arms
What is Nelson Arms's food hygiene rating?
Nelson Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Nelson Arms 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 Nelson Arms last inspected?
Nelson Arms was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nelson Arms?
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 Nelson Arms compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Nelson Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Nelson Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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Nelson Arms is one of 121 rated food businesses in Colliers Wood. See every hygiene rating in Colliers Wood →
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