Nisa food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Nisa holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 January 2017, more than 9 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: 35 - 36 Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9ST
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Nisa among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ← Nisa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnX Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Club 85 Pub/bar/nightclub | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2011 |
| Benslow Music Trust Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Nightingale Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
| Feed up warm up Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| Beer Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| Bancroft Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
Questions about Nisa
What is Nisa's food hygiene rating?
Nisa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 17 January 2017.
Is Nisa safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nisa last inspected?
Nisa was last inspected on 17 January 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nisa?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nisa compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Nisa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Nisa 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 is one of 307 rated food businesses in Hitchin. See every hygiene rating in Hitchin →
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