Devonshire Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
Devonshire Arms 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 29 April 2025, 14 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: 241 Somercotes Hill Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 4HX
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Devonshire Arms among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 790 | 81% | ← Devonshire Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Classic Canton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2022 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Amanda's Catering Van Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Alan's Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2017 |
| As Fresh As It Gets Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Devonshire Arms
What is Devonshire Arms's food hygiene rating?
Devonshire Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Devonshire Arms 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 Devonshire Arms last inspected?
Devonshire Arms was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Devonshire Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Devonshire Arms compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Devonshire Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley 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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