The Devonshire food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Devonshire 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 rating dates from 20 February 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Devonshire Hotel 25 Main Street, BD23 5AD
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Devonshire among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← The Devonshire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkers Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Ockerbys’ Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Stripey Badger Coffee Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Rozis Tandoori House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 October 2024 |
| The Retreat Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| R Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Bottle Room Retailers - other | 47 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Foresters Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about The Devonshire
What is The Devonshire's food hygiene rating?
The Devonshire has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 20 February 2025.
Is The Devonshire 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 last inspected?
The Devonshire was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Devonshire?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Devonshire compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Devonshire is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Devonshire 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Devonshire is one of 26 rated food businesses in Grassington. See every hygiene rating in Grassington →
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