Cafe Pausa at Dunelm Mill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Cafe Pausa at 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
The rating dates from 27 April 2026, 2 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: 62 Shore Road, Ballygolan, Newtownabbey, BT36 7DJ
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Cafe Pausa at Dunelm Mill among the 849 places in Antrim and Newtownabbey 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 | 849 | 87% | ← Cafe Pausa at Dunelm Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Cafe Pausa at 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 Cafe Pausa at Dunelm Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Madigan Caring Premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Airtastic Entertainment Centre Newtownabbey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Belfast City Mission Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Abbey Surestart Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Abbeyfield and Wesley Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Castleview Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Pausa at Dunelm Mill
What is Cafe Pausa at Dunelm Mill's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Pausa at Dunelm Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Cafe Pausa at 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 Cafe Pausa at Dunelm Mill last inspected?
Cafe Pausa at Dunelm Mill was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe Pausa at 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 Cafe Pausa at Dunelm Mill compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 981 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Pausa at Dunelm Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Cafe Pausa at 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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