Nisalocal food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chichester
Nisalocal holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 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: Windmill Stores, Mill Lane, Selsey, PO20 9BH
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Nisalocal among the 1,250 places in Chichester holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,250 | 95% | ← Nisalocal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 115 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 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 Nisalocal 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 Nisalocal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above The Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Box Treats Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Millies Cookies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Shore Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Smokey's Ocean Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| The Bayside Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Box Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Selby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Nisalocal
What is Nisalocal's food hygiene rating?
Nisalocal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 24 October 2025.
Is Nisalocal 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nisalocal last inspected?
Nisalocal was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nisalocal?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nisalocal compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Nisalocal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Nisalocal 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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Nisalocal is one of 100 rated food businesses in Selsey. See every hygiene rating in Selsey →
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