Nisa food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cambridge City
Nisa 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 4 July 2024, 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: Hobson Square Hobson Square Hobson Avenue, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9FN
How it compares in Cambridge City
In Cambridge City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Nisa sits behind roughly 1,196 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 998 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 4% | ← Nisa | |
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 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 Nisa 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrazeneca Discovery Centre and Travel Hub (Sodexo) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| Cambridge Cookery School Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Cambridge Assessment School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| AL Pomodoro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Al Chile Mexican Gourmet Maria Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Balzano's Delicatessen Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| BaxterStorey - Mills and Reeve - Cambridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Nisa
What is Nisa's food hygiene rating?
Nisa has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cambridge City Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Nisa 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 Nisa last inspected?
Nisa was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cambridge City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nisa?
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 Nisa compare to other places in Cambridge City?
78% of the 1,287 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, while Nisa holds a 3. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Nisa 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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