The Devonshire food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolsover
The Devonshire 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 12 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, Rectory Road, Upper Langwith, NG20 9RF
How it compares in Bolsover
In Bolsover, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Devonshire sits behind roughly 594 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 594 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ← The Devonshire | |
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langwith Bassett Hall Other catering premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Mark Timmerman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Shirebrook Academy HAF School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Marios Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Richmond Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Jacaranda Convenience Ltd (Go Local Extra) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Brookfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Go Local Extra - Langwith Junction Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2022 |
Questions about The Devonshire
What is The Devonshire's food hygiene rating?
The Devonshire has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolsover Council on 12 March 2026.
Is The Devonshire 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 last inspected?
The Devonshire was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Devonshire?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, while The Devonshire holds a 4. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects The Devonshire 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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