Devonshire Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockport
Devonshire Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Devonshire Arms was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 307 Longhurst Lane, Mellor, Stockport, SK6 5PP
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Devonshire Arms among the 1,728 places in Stockport holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,728 | 82% | ← Devonshire Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 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 Devonshire Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Mother Cooker Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Hare And Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Hollins Wood Childcare Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| K Yates Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Kirsty Yates Club Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Dutson's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| FOLD Bistro And Bottle Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Dolce Ltd @ Ludworth Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about Devonshire Arms
What is Devonshire Arms's food hygiene rating?
Devonshire Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 27 May 2026.
Is 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Devonshire Arms last inspected?
Devonshire Arms was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 Devonshire Arms compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Devonshire Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects 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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