The Devonshire Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
The Devonshire Arms 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 9 November 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: On The Green, Long Sutton, TA10 9LP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Devonshire Arms among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← The Devonshire Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Devonshire Arms 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 The Devonshire Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Sutton Primary School School/college/university | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Long Sutton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Village Shop Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Sutton & District Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Harry's Cider Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Long Sutton Golf & Country Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| The Lime Kiln Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Upton Bridge Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
Questions about The Devonshire Arms
What is The Devonshire Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Devonshire Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 9 November 2023.
Is The Devonshire Arms 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 The Devonshire Arms last inspected?
The Devonshire Arms was last inspected on 9 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Devonshire Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Devonshire Arms compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Devonshire Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Devonshire Arms 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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