Nisa Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Harlow
Nisa Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 February 2026, 5 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: 5-8 Colt Hatch, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1SX
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Nisa Local among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← Nisa Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Essex Partnership University Trust - Derwent Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Canons Brook Golf Club House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Buzzee Beez Pre-School Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2018 |
| ESSO Petrol Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2021 |
| Dixy Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Brinchi Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cafe Elite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Nisa Local
What is Nisa Local's food hygiene rating?
Nisa Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 8 February 2026.
Is Nisa Local 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nisa Local last inspected?
Nisa Local was last inspected on 8 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nisa Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Nisa Local compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Nisa Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow 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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