Nisa Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Southend-On-Sea
Nisa Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 August 2023, more than 2 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: 99 - 101 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9DA
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Nisa Local among the 973 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 70% 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 | 973 | 70% | ← Nisa Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 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 Very 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 Nisa 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 Nisa Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Products Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Kathryn Court Caring Premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Chinese 2 Night Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Ice Cream Van Mobile caterer | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Dragons Den Takeaway/sandwich shop | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Creative Catering And Hawkins School Of Cookery Other catering premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Hinguar Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Nisa Local
What is Nisa Local's food hygiene rating?
Nisa Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 4 August 2023.
Is Nisa Local 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nisa Local last inspected?
Nisa Local was last inspected on 4 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nisa Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Nisa Local compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and Nisa Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Nisa 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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