Nisa Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Liverpool
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 19 May 2025, 13 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: 27 Willow Way, Liverpool, L11 6LP
How it compares in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Nisa Local sits behind roughly 2,803 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ← Nisa Local | |
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 38 | 1% |
A further 1,143 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2018 |
| Croxteth Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2019 |
| Croxteth Gems Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Bluebell Park School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Bennetts Off Licence & General Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2017 |
| Abbey Road Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2018 |
| Activate Arts Ltd School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 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 Liverpool Council on 19 May 2025.
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 19 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool 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 Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Nisa Local holds a 3. 331 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool 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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