Lord Nelson Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wigan
Lord Nelson Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 October 2023, 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: 4 Bridge Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3LQ
How it compares in Wigan
That puts Lord Nelson Hotel among the 1,256 places in Wigan holding top marks, 54% 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 | 1,256 | 54% | ← Lord Nelson Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 232 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 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 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 Lord Nelson Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Candy Street Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Al Capone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Daisy Day Care Caring Premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Brooklands Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Egerton Court Caring Premises | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Fletchers Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Chapter One Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
Questions about Lord Nelson Hotel
What is Lord Nelson Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Lord Nelson Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 5 October 2023.
Is Lord Nelson Hotel 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lord Nelson Hotel last inspected?
Lord Nelson Hotel was last inspected on 5 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lord Nelson Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lord Nelson Hotel compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and Lord Nelson Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Lord 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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