Lord Nelson Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newark and Sherwood
Lord Nelson Public House 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: Main Road, Besthorpe, Newark on Trent, NG23 7HR
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Lord Nelson Public House among the 906 places in Newark and Sherwood holding top marks, 87% 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 | 906 | 87% | ← Lord Nelson Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 Public House 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 Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Asylum Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 July 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Hensons Catering Ltd Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| Gascoignes Newsagents And Collingham Post Office Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| J D Nicholson And Sons Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Lord Nelson Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 January 2026 |
| John Blow County Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Village Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Lord Nelson Public House
What is Lord Nelson Public House's food hygiene rating?
Lord Nelson Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Lord Nelson Public House 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 Public House last inspected?
Lord Nelson Public House was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lord Nelson Public House?
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 Public House compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and Lord Nelson Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Lord Nelson Public House 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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