Nisa Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
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 2 June 2023, more than 3 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: 172 Birchfield Road East, Abington, Northampton, NN3 2HF
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Nisa Local sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ← Nisa Local | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchfield Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Abington Park View Resid.Care Home Caring Premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Adventurers Hall Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| African & Caribbean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2017 |
| Aroma of India (sri sai) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Alderwood LLA Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
| Al Reys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
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 West Northamptonshire Council on 2 June 2023.
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 2 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire 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 West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Nisa Local holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire 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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