The Devonshire Arms Country Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Yorkshire
The Devonshire Arms Country Inn 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 6 March 2024, more than 2 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 Fell Lane To Raikes Lane, BD23 6LA
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts The Devonshire Arms Country Inn among the 5,374 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 | 5,374 | 86% | ← The Devonshire Arms Country Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 824 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 Arms Country Inn 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 Country Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cracoe & Rylstone County Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| The Angel At Hetton Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| The Fountaine Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Threshfield Court Care Home Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Threshfield Primary School School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Hedgerow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2018 |
| Kirkfield Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2018 |
Questions about The Devonshire Arms Country Inn
What is The Devonshire Arms Country Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Devonshire Arms Country Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 6 March 2024.
Is The Devonshire Arms Country Inn 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 Country Inn last inspected?
The Devonshire Arms Country Inn was last inspected on 6 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Arms Country Inn?
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 Arms Country Inn compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,235 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Devonshire Arms Country Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects The Devonshire Arms Country Inn 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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