Nisa Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Nisa Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 24 April 2026, 2 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: 42-44 Market Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0HS
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Nisa Local sits behind roughly 543 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 543 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ← Nisa Local | |
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 35 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Al Pacinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2023 |
| Colne Citadel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Deerstones Bakery Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
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 Pendle Council on 24 April 2026.
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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nisa Local last inspected?
Nisa Local was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle 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 "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 Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Nisa Local holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle 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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Understanding this rating
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Nisa Local is one of 206 rated food businesses in Colne. See every hygiene rating in Colne →
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