Cafe Pausa at Dunelm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Cafe Pausa at 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 20 June 2024, more than 2 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: Unit 1A Durham City Retail Park Mcintyre Way, Gilesgate Moor, DH1 2RP
How it compares in Durham
That puts Cafe Pausa at Dunelm among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Cafe Pausa at Dunelm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Very 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 at 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 at Dunelm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Cheesy Waffles Project Other catering premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Durham Halal Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Craft Burger Durham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Dominos Durham-East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Pausa at Dunelm
What is Cafe Pausa at Dunelm's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Pausa at Dunelm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Cafe Pausa at 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 at Dunelm last inspected?
Cafe Pausa at Dunelm was last inspected on 20 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe Pausa at 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Pausa at Dunelm compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Pausa at Dunelm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cafe Pausa at 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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