Lord Nelsons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
Lord Nelsons Arms 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 18 September 2025, 9 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 Nelsons Arms Middleton, Winterslow, SP5 1QS
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Lord Nelsons Arms sits behind roughly 2,382 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,382 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 11% | ← Lord Nelsons Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,265 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 Lord Nelsons 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 Lord Nelsons Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 June 2024 |
| Cleverchefs Ltd School/college/university | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
| Pump House Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Lord Nelsons Arms
What is Lord Nelsons Arms's food hygiene rating?
Lord Nelsons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Lord Nelsons Arms 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 Lord Nelsons Arms last inspected?
Lord Nelsons Arms was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lord Nelsons Arms?
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 Lord Nelsons Arms compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,944 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Lord Nelsons Arms holds a 4. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Lord Nelsons 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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