Pausa (Dunelm Mill) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sefton
Pausa (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
This is a fresh result: Pausa (Dunelm Mill) was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 Switch Island Leisure Park, Dunnings Bridge Road, Netherton, L30 6TQ
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Pausa (Dunelm Mill) among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Pausa (Dunelm Mill) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 Very 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 Pausa (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 Pausa (Dunelm Mill), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Bakers Dozen Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Bell A Bevvy Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Marian Square Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| A Tyrey Produce (Within Parfetts) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2018 |
| Cafe Hope Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Abbey Groceries Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2020 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Pausa (Dunelm Mill)
What is Pausa (Dunelm Mill)'s food hygiene rating?
Pausa (Dunelm Mill) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Pausa (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 Pausa (Dunelm Mill) last inspected?
Pausa (Dunelm Mill) was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pausa (Dunelm Mill)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Pausa (Dunelm Mill) compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Pausa (Dunelm Mill) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Pausa (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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