Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Staffordshire
Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill 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 21 July 2025, 11 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 A Dunelm, St Peters Retail Park, Lichfield Street, DE14 3BL
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill among the 742 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 742 | 73% | ← Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 169 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 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 Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill 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 Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Rugby Football club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Asda Express - St Peters PFS Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Bar XV Pub/bar/nightclub | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Cafe Zen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Boots The Chemists Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Ash News Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2023 |
Questions about Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill
What is Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill's food hygiene rating?
Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 21 July 2025.
Is Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill 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 Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill last inspected?
Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill was last inspected on 21 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill?
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 Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Caffe Pausa at Dunelm Mill 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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