Lord Nelson food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Vale of White Horse
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 18 June 2025, 12 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: 78 Charlton Road, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 8HL
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts Lord Nelson among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% 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 | 764 | 81% | ← Lord Nelson | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Breakfast & After School Clubs School/college/university | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Caterlink at Charlton Primary School School/college/university | 240 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 June 2025 |
| Charlton Acorns Pre-School Caring Premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2022 |
| Post Office & Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 November 2024 |
| Rockwell House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 July 2025 |
| Charlton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Abingdon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 June 2023 |
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 Vale of White Horse Council on 18 June 2025.
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 18 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 Lord Nelson compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and Lord Nelson is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse 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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