The Devonshire Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashfield
The 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
The rating dates from 22 July 2025, 11 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: High Pavement, NG17 1BT
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts The Devonshire Arms among the 668 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 668 | 78% | ← The Devonshire Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 92 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashcroft Care Home Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Cafe Expresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Bright Stars Childcare Caring Premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| CCT Community Enablement Team Caring Premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Colledges Butchers Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Andrews News & Booze aka Friends Mini Market Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Boots UK LTD Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
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 Ashfield Council on 22 July 2025.
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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Devonshire Arms last inspected?
The Devonshire Arms was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield 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 "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 Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Devonshire Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield 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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