Nisa Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Devon
Nisa Local holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Nisa Local was inspected on 17 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Mid Devon score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Mid Devon ratings →
Address: 23 - 25 Fore Street, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1JS
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Nisa Local was re-inspected on 17 July 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid Devon
A 1 is rare: only 10 of 687 rated places in Mid Devon score this low, about one in 69. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 585 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Nisa Local | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cully Cash and Carry Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 June 2026 |
| Sawadee Thai Food Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 January 2026 |
| Veyseys Butchers Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Walronds Preservation Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2019 |
| Flames Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 June 2026 |
| Hannah's Cards and Sweets Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Nosh Cafe Sandwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Asian Spice and Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Nisa Local
What is Nisa Local's food hygiene rating?
Nisa Local has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Mid Devon Council on 17 July 2026.
Is Nisa Local safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Nisa Local last inspected?
Nisa Local was last inspected on 17 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nisa Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nisa Local compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 687 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Nisa Local holds a 1. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Mid Devon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Nisa Local is one of 116 rated food businesses in Cullompton. See every hygiene rating in Cullompton →
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