Pausa Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carmarthenshire
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 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Dunhelm Soft Furnishings Ltd, 2 Parc Pensarn, Carmarthen, SA31 2NF
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Pausa Cafe among the 1,563 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,563 | 83% | ← Pausa Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103) Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Castell Howell Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Babell Chapel Friendship Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2018 |
| Game Retail Ltd c/o Sports Direct Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2021 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2019 |
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 Carmarthenshire Council on 18 September 2024.
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 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pausa Cafe?
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 Pausa Cafe compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Pausa Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire 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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