The Devonshire Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cambridge City
The 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 26 November 2022, more than 3 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: Devonshire Arms 1 Devonshire Road, Cambridge, CB1 2BH
How it compares in Cambridge City
In Cambridge City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Devonshire Arms sits behind roughly 998 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 998 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ← The Devonshire Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Alamin Stores Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Arjuna Wholefoods Manufacturers/packers | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| bedouin cambridge limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bacchanalia Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2021 |
| Bravo patisserie Other catering premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bibimbap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| 5 Blends Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about The Devonshire Arms
What is The Devonshire Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Devonshire Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cambridge City Council on 26 November 2022.
Is The 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 The Devonshire Arms last inspected?
The Devonshire Arms was last inspected on 26 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cambridge City 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Devonshire Arms compare to other places in Cambridge City?
78% of the 1,287 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, while The Devonshire Arms holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City 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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