The Devonshire Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
The Devonshire Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 October 2025, 9 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: Devonshire Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4JP
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Devonshire Arms sits behind roughly 2,087 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ← The Devonshire Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millom Rugby League Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| MNC's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Lakeland Care Caring Premises | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| St James Rc School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Scoop Value Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| McFalty Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 August 2025 |
| Rowlands Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Devonshire Arms
What is The Devonshire Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Devonshire Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 6 October 2025.
Is The Devonshire Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Devonshire Arms last inspected?
The Devonshire Arms was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while The Devonshire Arms holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland 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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