Nisa Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Horsham
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 23 August 2023, more than 2 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: Nisa Local, Sunbeam Cottage, Haglands Lane West Chiltington, RH20 2QR
How it compares in Horsham
In Horsham, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Nisa Local sits behind roughly 1,053 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,053 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ← Nisa Local | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chiltington Butchers Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| The Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 July 2024 |
| Southlands Valley Wines Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2025 |
| The Treehouse Nursery School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| West Sussex Golf Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 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 Horsham Council on 23 August 2023.
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 23 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham 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 "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 Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, while Nisa Local holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham 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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