Nisa Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · South Kesteven
Nisa Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 9 October 2025, 9 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: 12 High Street, Billingborough, NG34 0QA
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Nisa Local sits behind roughly 918 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 918 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ← Nisa Local | |
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 81 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Old Hall Rest Home Caring Premises | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Billingborough Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2025 |
| Billingborough Primary School School/college/university | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Post 'N' More Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| The Fortescue Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Blessett Butchers Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Dobsons Convenience Store Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Nisa Local
What is Nisa Local's food hygiene rating?
Nisa Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Nisa Local 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nisa Local last inspected?
Nisa Local was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nisa Local?
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 Nisa Local compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Nisa Local holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven 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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