Pausa food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Trafford
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
This is a fresh result: Pausa was inspected on 3 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 3 Bridgewater Retail Park, Manchester Road, Altrincham, WA14 5PZ
How this rating has changed
Pausa was re-inspected on 3 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Trafford
That puts Pausa among the 1,611 places in Trafford 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 | 1,611 | 81% | ← Pausa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 209 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Nursery Caring Premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| 1805 Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Biryani & Crispy Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Atlantic Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Altrincham Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Altrincham Late Night Alcohol Vapes And Cigar Delivery Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Pausa
What is Pausa's food hygiene rating?
Pausa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Trafford Council on 3 July 2026.
Is 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 Pausa last inspected?
Pausa was last inspected on 3 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Trafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pausa?
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 compare to other places in Trafford?
81% of the 1,982 rated food businesses in Trafford hold the top rating of 5, and Pausa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Trafford Council inspects 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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