PAT testing for Coffee Shops & Cafés in the North East

We provide professional PAT Testing for Coffee Shops & Cafés across the North East.

Coffee shop image showing a latte in a glass, a coffee mug and a takeaway cup
Running a busy coffee shop, cafe, or mobile coffee van requires a seamless operation, but a faulty grinder or a shorted espresso machine can halt your business instantly. In an environment combining high-wattage appliances with water and steam, electrical safety is vital to protect your staff, your customers, and your business.
At DRA PAT Testing, we offer efficient, reliable appliance testing across Newcastle and the North East to keep your business safe and compliant.

What We Test in the Hospitality & Coffee Sector

From countertop appliances to mobile catering setups, we inspect and certify all your plug-in equipment, including:
    • Espresso Equipment: Commercial coffee machines, coffee grinders, and milk frothers.
    • Kitchen Appliances: Panini presses, blenders, kettles, microwaves, and under-counter fridges.
    • Front of House: Electronic point of sale (EPOS) systems, receipt printers, and decorative lighting.
    • Mobile Vans & Pop-ups: Extension leads, surge protectors, and outdoor-rated power hookups.

Why Choose DRA PAT Testing?

We understand that you cannot afford downtime during your peak morning rush. We tailor our service to match the unique needs of the hospitality trade:
    • Out-of-Hours Testing: We can schedule our visits early in the morning or after closing to avoid disrupting your customers.
    • EHO & Insurance Compliance: Our comprehensive digital certificates provide immediate proof of compliance for Environmental Health Officers (EHO) and insurance providers.
    • North East Specialists: Based locally, we understand the fast-paced nature of North East high streets and independent hospitality businesses.

Protect Your Business & Customers Today

Ensure your coffee shop stays safe, compliant, and open for business.

The 4 Most asked questions about PAT testing

What’s involved in the PAT test?

PAT testing is farily inobtrusive, and when we work together minimal disruption is guarenteed. We do need to turn equipment off and unplug it to test it but the process is quite quick, so not much downtime. We do repairs as we come across them, so you don’t need to worry about delays due to faults, and every test produces results that are recorded into a fully compliant report which documents every device tested, maintenance and the device location in your premises.

Is PAT testing a legal requirement?

You are legally required to maintain safe electrical equipment for continued use and to prevent danger occuring. In the event of an accident occuring, for an investigation you need to provide evidence that your devices were safe, and that you have done everything you can to ensure this. Regular Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) finds faults and fixes them, ensuring dangers are prevented, and the accompanying report ensures your compliance.

How often should PAT testing be done?

PAT testing should be repeated as often as is necessary to prevent danger occuring. A risk assessment is a good way to work out the risks, which help to determine appropriate frequency. We can also guide you based on our vast experience. Typically, site managers opt for annual PAT tests. With DRA PAT Testing we put you in our reminder system, so when tests are due again we contact you to arrange a retest date.

Do new electrical devices require PAT testing?

Assuming you purchased the new appliances from a reputable source, they do not usually require PAT testing immediately, and should be ok to wait until your next scheduled test assuming that is within 12 months of purchase. We do however recommend that the device be visually inspected before use. However, if you are in doubt at all, get it tested, for peace of mind.

Join hundreds of North East businesses who already trust DRA PAT Testing.