Cafe Pausa food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnet
Cafe 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 rating dates from 6 November 2023, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Friern Bridge Retail Park Pegasus Way London, N11 3PW
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Cafe Pausa among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Cafe Pausa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 225 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 514 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Arnos Grove Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Apple Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Annie and Co Nursery and Forest Sch School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Accent Catering @ Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Astrid Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Astrid Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Pausa
What is Cafe Pausa's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Pausa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 6 November 2023.
Is Cafe 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 Cafe Pausa last inspected?
Cafe Pausa was last inspected on 6 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Pausa compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Pausa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Cafe 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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