Pausa Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
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 31 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Units 1 and 2 Bourne Retail Park Hatches Lane, Salisbury, SP1 2QQ
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Pausa Cafe among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← Pausa Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BM Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2019 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Dust Hole Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| HC3S @ 6th Form College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Chartwells at Godolphin School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Kimberly West Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Holmwood Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Britford Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
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 Wiltshire Council on 31 August 2023.
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 31 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire 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 "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 Pausa Cafe compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Pausa Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire 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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