Nelson's Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Nelson's Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 June 2025, 13 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: 40 - 41 Nelson Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1DA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Nelson's Local sits behind roughly 3,756 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ← Nelson's Local | |
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Nelson's Local 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 Nelson's Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Bay Buckingham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Louis' Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Jedidiah Buckingham Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2022 |
| The University Of Buckingham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Pure Patisserie Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Dipalee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Rashan Pani Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Buckingham Fort Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Nelson's Local
What is Nelson's Local's food hygiene rating?
Nelson's Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 5 June 2025.
Is Nelson's Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Nelson's Local last inspected?
Nelson's Local was last inspected on 5 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nelson's Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nelson's Local compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Nelson's Local holds a 3. 171 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Nelson's Local 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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