Dunelm Pausa Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oxford City
Dunelm 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
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 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, Meadowside Retail Park, Lamarsh Road, OX2 0FE
How it compares in Oxford City
That puts Dunelm Pausa Cafe among the 1,206 places in Oxford City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,206 | 87% | ← Dunelm Pausa Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 156 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 Dunelm 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 Dunelm Pausa Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botley community kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Botley Kebabs Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Bainton Road Nursery Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Charcas Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Branca Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Alden's Meatmaster Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Dunelm Pausa Cafe
What is Dunelm Pausa Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Dunelm Pausa Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oxford City Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Dunelm 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 Dunelm Pausa Cafe last inspected?
Dunelm Pausa Cafe was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dunelm Pausa Cafe?
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 Dunelm Pausa Cafe compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, and Dunelm Pausa Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Dunelm 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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