Pausa Kitchen Cafe
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Pausa Kitchen Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Unit A-b, Sittingbourne Retail Park, Mill Way, Sittingbourne, ME10 2XD, in the Swale local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 December 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Swale oversees 1,228 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Swale is 4.7 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Pausa Kitchen Cafe?
Pausa Kitchen Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Swale.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Pausa Kitchen Cafe last inspected?
Pausa Kitchen Cafe was last inspected on 2024-12-10. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Pausa Kitchen Cafe located?
Pausa Kitchen Cafe is located at Unit A-b, Sittingbourne Retail Park, Mill Way, Sittingbourne , ME10 2XD, in the Swale local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ME10 postcode area.