Nisa Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gwynedd
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
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 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: Medical Hall 54 Stryd Fawr, Criccieth, LL52 0EY
How it compares in Gwynedd
A 1 is rare: only 18 of 1,957 rated places in Gwynedd score this low, about one in 109. By contrast 90% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,764 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ← Nisa Local | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 Good
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 46 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bwyty 51 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Y Deli Newydd Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Allports Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Caffi Cwrt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Taffi Twist Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Fferyllfa ER Hughes Pharmacy Retailers - other | 62 yards away | Exempt | |
| China Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
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 Gwynedd Council on 25 February 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 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gwynedd 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 "good", 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 Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, while Nisa Local holds a 1. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd, 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 57 rated food businesses in Criccieth. See every hygiene rating in Criccieth →
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