Caffe Pausa food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arun
Caffe Pausa 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 12 February 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 Rustington Retail Park New Road, Rustington, BN16 3RT
How it compares in Arun
That puts Caffe Pausa among the 1,005 places in Arun 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 | 1,005 | 84% | ← Caffe Pausa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 144 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 Caffe Pausa 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaru Food and Wine Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Charlottes Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2021 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Chartwells School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Catering Academy At Abbotswood Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2018 |
| Applepips Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Caffe Pausa
What is Caffe Pausa's food hygiene rating?
Caffe Pausa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Caffe Pausa 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 last inspected?
Caffe Pausa was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caffe Pausa?
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 Caffe Pausa compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Caffe Pausa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Caffe Pausa 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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