The Nelson food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gedling
The 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 12 February 2026, 4 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: The Nelson, Chestnut Grove, Burton Joyce, NG14 5DN
How it compares in Gedling
That puts The Nelson among the 652 places in Gedling holding top marks, 92% 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 | 652 | 92% | ← The Nelson | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 125 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Nelson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Joyce Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Burton Joyce Community Market Other catering premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Nee How Takeaway/sandwich shop | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Honey Pot Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Nottingham Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Delights Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Ferry Boat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about The Nelson
What is The Nelson's food hygiene rating?
The Nelson has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gedling Council on 12 February 2026.
Is The 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 The Nelson last inspected?
The Nelson was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gedling Council rather than by the business.
How does The Nelson compare to other places in Gedling?
92% of the 711 rated food businesses in Gedling hold the top rating of 5, and The Nelson is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gedling Council inspects The 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Nelson is one of 20 rated food businesses in Burton Joyce. See every hygiene rating in Burton Joyce →
Gedling inspects and rates 836 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Gedling →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.gedling.gov.uk/
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