Pausa Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Pausa Cafe 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 Cafe was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 1, Turner Rise Retail Park, Petrolea Close, CO4 5TU
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Pausa Cafe among the 1,200 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,200 | 89% | ← Pausa Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 302 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 Pausa Cafe 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 Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| ASDA Instore Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| ASDA Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Childsplay Day Nursery Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Airhop Trampoline Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Benny's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Alderwood Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Pausa Cafe
What is Pausa Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Pausa Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Pausa Cafe 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 Cafe last inspected?
Pausa Cafe was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pausa Cafe?
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 Pausa Cafe compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Pausa Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Pausa Cafe 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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