The Devonshire Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Devonshire Hotel 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 4 May 2021, more than 5 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 Hotel, Ramsden Dock Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2TH
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Devonshire Hotel among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← The Devonshire Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 The Devonshire Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandlers Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Easyclean Launderette Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bram Longstaffe Nursery School & Neighbourhood Nursery School Kitchen Caring Premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Barrow Sea Cadet Headquarters Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2023 |
| Barrow Island Community & Sports Trust Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Braklon Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about The Devonshire Hotel
What is The Devonshire Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Devonshire Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 4 May 2021.
Is The Devonshire Hotel 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 Hotel last inspected?
The Devonshire Hotel was last inspected on 4 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Devonshire Hotel?
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 The Devonshire Hotel compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and The Devonshire Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Devonshire Hotel 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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