Cafe Pausa, Dunelm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
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 21 October 2025, 8 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 14 Team Valley Retail Park, Tenth Avenue West, NE11 0BD
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Cafe Pausa, Dunelm among the 1,170 places in Gateshead holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,170 | 82% | ← Cafe Pausa, Dunelm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 196 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 204 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| 40 Ounce Mobile caterer | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Bakehouse Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Aramark @ Gateshead College Motor Vehicle Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Beldy Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 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 Gateshead Council on 21 October 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 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead 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 "very 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, Dunelm compare to other places in Gateshead?
82% of the 1,434 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Pausa, Dunelm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead 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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