Nisa Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Welwyn Hatfield
Nisa 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 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: 19-23 Station Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 4HX
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
In Welwyn Hatfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Nisa Local sits behind roughly 614 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 510 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ← Nisa Local | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Cuffley Pizza and Kebab Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Haus Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Simmons (Bakers) Ltd Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Cuffley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Ignite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Sopers House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about Nisa Local
What is Nisa Local's food hygiene rating?
Nisa Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Nisa 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 Nisa Local last inspected?
Nisa Local was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nisa 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 Nisa Local compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, while Nisa Local holds a 3. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield 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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Nisa Local is one of 33 rated food businesses in Potters Bar. See every hygiene rating in Potters Bar →
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