Cafe Pausa, Dunelm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Slough
Cafe Pausa, Dunelm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 April 2025, 14 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: Unit C Westgate Retail Park Bath Road, Slough, SL1 5PS
How it compares in Slough
That puts Cafe Pausa, Dunelm among the 536 places in Slough holding top marks, 60% 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 | 536 | 60% | ← Cafe Pausa, Dunelm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Cafe Pausa, Dunelm 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 Cafe Pausa, Dunelm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Antz Kidz Activity Centre Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Be Happy Nursery Cippenham Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Asda Express Slough West PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Blue Apple Catering at Leaseplan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Berks Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| Always Growing Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Pausa, Dunelm
What is Cafe Pausa, Dunelm's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Pausa, Dunelm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Slough Council on 22 April 2025.
Is Cafe Pausa, Dunelm 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Pausa, Dunelm last inspected?
Cafe Pausa, Dunelm was last inspected on 22 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Slough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe Pausa, Dunelm?
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 Cafe Pausa, Dunelm compare to other places in Slough?
60% of the 891 rated food businesses in Slough hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Pausa, Dunelm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Slough Council inspects Cafe Pausa, Dunelm 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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