The Lord Nelson food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
The Lord Nelson 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 13 March 2018, more than 8 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: The Lord Nelson, 24 Lady Street, Kidwelly, SA17 4UD
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lord Nelson sits behind roughly 1,563 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ← The Lord Nelson | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 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 The Lord Nelson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2019 |
| Plough & Harrow Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
| Kidwelly Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 January 2024 |
| Kidwelly Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 175 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ysgol y Castell School/college/university | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Twts Y Castell Caring Premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Taj Mahal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 234 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Time for Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
Questions about The Lord Nelson
What is The Lord Nelson's food hygiene rating?
The Lord Nelson has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 13 March 2018.
Is The Lord Nelson 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 Lord Nelson last inspected?
The Lord Nelson was last inspected on 13 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lord Nelson?
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 Lord Nelson compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Lord Nelson holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The 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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The Lord Nelson is one of 59 rated food businesses in Kidwelly. See every hygiene rating in Kidwelly →
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