Nisa Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Nisa Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 25 January 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: Unit 3, High Street, Wolstanton, ST5 0EW
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Nisa Local sits behind roughly 779 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 779 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ← Nisa Local | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlington House - Caterplus Caring Premises | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Annie's Cakes of Art Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Allendale Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Allendale Day Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Alex Ices Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
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 Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 25 January 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nisa Local last inspected?
Nisa Local was last inspected on 25 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nisa Local compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, while Nisa Local holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme 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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