Devonshire Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · High Peak
Devonshire Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Hernstone Lane, Peak Forest, Derbyshire, SK17 8EJ
How it compares in High Peak
In High Peak, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Devonshire Arms sits behind roughly 736 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 736 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ← Devonshire Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive Tree Cafe and Farmshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Rushop Hall B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2021 |
| Peak Dale Primary School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Clough Mobile caterer | 2.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2025 |
| Tarmac Central – Quarry Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Tarmac Central - Workshops Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
| Holdsworth Food Retail Shop Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Holdsworth Cold-Store and Butchery Operations Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Devonshire Arms
What is Devonshire Arms's food hygiene rating?
Devonshire Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by High Peak Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Devonshire Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Devonshire Arms last inspected?
Devonshire Arms was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by High Peak Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Devonshire Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Devonshire Arms compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, while Devonshire Arms holds a 4. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak 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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