Nisa (Formely Cost Cutter) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Isle of Wight
Nisa (Formely Cost Cutter) 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 28 November 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
88% of rated food businesses in Isle of Wight score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Isle of Wight ratings →
Address: Granville Road, Totland, Isle of Wight, PO39 0AZ
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How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Nisa (Formely Cost Cutter) sits behind roughly 1,038 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,038 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 18% | ← Nisa (Formely Cost Cutter) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 211 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 (Formely Cost Cutter) 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 (Formely Cost Cutter), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinloch Tay Care Home Caring Premises | 98 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 May 2026 |
| Westview House Caring Premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Sunbo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Totland Bay Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Sentry Mead Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Inglefield Nursing Home Caring Premises | 220 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 September 2025 |
| Premier Totland Stores Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| Totties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 312 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about Nisa (Formely Cost Cutter)
What is Nisa (Formely Cost Cutter)'s food hygiene rating?
Nisa (Formely Cost Cutter) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 28 November 2024.
Is Nisa (Formely Cost Cutter) 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 (Formely Cost Cutter) last inspected?
Nisa (Formely Cost Cutter) was last inspected on 28 November 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isle of Wight Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nisa (Formely Cost Cutter)?
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 (Formely Cost Cutter) compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,493 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, while Nisa (Formely Cost Cutter) holds a 4. 275 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Nisa (Formely Cost Cutter) 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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Nisa (Formely Cost Cutter) is one of 22 rated food businesses in Totland. See every hygiene rating in Totland →
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