The Nelson Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wirral
The Nelson Hotel 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 4 February 2025, 17 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: Grove Road, Wallasey Village, CH45 3HW
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Nelson Hotel sits behind roughly 1,596 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,596 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 17% | ← The Nelson Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 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 The Nelson Hotel 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 Nelson Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| Community SOUL Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
| Bloom Room & Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2023 |
| Burger bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Best Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Andy's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Contento Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about The Nelson Hotel
What is The Nelson Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Nelson Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 4 February 2025.
Is The Nelson Hotel 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 The Nelson Hotel last inspected?
The Nelson Hotel was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Nelson Hotel?
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 The Nelson Hotel compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while The Nelson Hotel holds a 4. 366 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects The Nelson Hotel 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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The Nelson Hotel is one of 43 rated food businesses in Wallasey Village. See every hygiene rating in Wallasey Village →
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