The Nelson food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Helens
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 9 November 2025, 8 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: 35 Bridge Street, St Helens, WA10 1NU
How it compares in St Helens
That puts The Nelson among the 911 places in St Helens holding top marks, 72% 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 | 911 | 72% | ← The Nelson | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Very 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 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 Nelson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buyrite Limited Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| 36 Bridge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Cineworld Other catering premises | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Brasserie Chalon Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bar 44 Pub/bar/nightclub | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Buzzbys American Dive Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
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 St Helens Council on 9 November 2025.
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 9 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Nelson?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Nelson compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, and The Nelson is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens 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
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