Devonshire Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derbyshire Dales
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
This is a fresh result: Devonshire Arms was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Market Place, Hartington, Derbyshire, SK17 0AL
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Devonshire Arms among the 526 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 64% 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 | 526 | 64% | ← Devonshire Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| The Village Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Charles Cotton Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 July 2025 |
| Hartington Farm Shop & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Lower Hurst Farm (Barn Hire & Events) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2018 |
| J & M Catering Mobile caterer | 98 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 September 2024 |
| Fatbuns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
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 Derbyshire Dales Council on 2 June 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Devonshire Arms last inspected?
Devonshire Arms was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales 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 Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Devonshire Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales 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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