Definitely Maybe Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
Definitely Maybe Bar 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 11 July 2025, 12 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: 18 St Andrews Court, Chancery Lane, Bolton, BL1 1LD
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Definitely Maybe Bar sits behind roughly 1,696 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ← Definitely Maybe Bar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 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 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 Definitely Maybe Bar 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 Definitely Maybe Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Balmoral Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Bolton Bae Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| BeautyHeist Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| American Sweet & Vapes Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bolton Socialist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Definitely Maybe Bar
What is Definitely Maybe Bar's food hygiene rating?
Definitely Maybe Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bolton Council on 11 July 2025.
Is Definitely Maybe Bar 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 Definitely Maybe Bar last inspected?
Definitely Maybe Bar was last inspected on 11 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Definitely Maybe Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Definitely Maybe Bar compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Definitely Maybe Bar holds a 3. 315 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Definitely Maybe Bar 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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