Devonshire Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Devonshire Arms holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road, Soho Hockley, B18 5DH
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Devonshire Arms sits behind roughly 6,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ← Devonshire Arms | |
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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 Devonshire Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affetto Italiano Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Aramark @ HMP Birmingham Windrush We Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aretsi Event Catering Limited Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| All Greek Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Anglesey Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Devonshire Arms
What is Devonshire Arms's food hygiene rating?
Devonshire Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Devonshire Arms safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Devonshire Arms last inspected?
Devonshire Arms was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Devonshire Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Devonshire Arms compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Devonshire Arms holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects 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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