The New Nelson Kebab House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Caerphilly
The New Nelson Kebab House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 11 Commercial Street, Nelson, CF46 6ND
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so The New Nelson Kebab House sits behind roughly 877 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ← The New Nelson Kebab House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 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 Generally satisfactory
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 New Nelson Kebab 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 The New Nelson Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Cafe Nelson Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Green Street Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Llancaeach Junior Canteen School/college/university | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Dynevor Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ladybirds Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about The New Nelson Kebab House
What is The New Nelson Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
The New Nelson Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 6 November 2024.
Is The New Nelson Kebab House 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The New Nelson Kebab House last inspected?
The New Nelson Kebab House was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The New Nelson Kebab 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Nelson Kebab House compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while The New Nelson Kebab House holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects The New Nelson Kebab 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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