The Venue Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
The Venue Bar 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
This is a fresh result: The Venue Bar was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 14-18 Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1HL
How it compares in Bolton
That puts The Venue Bar among the 1,220 places in Bolton holding top marks, 55% 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 | 1,220 | 55% | ← The Venue Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 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 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 The Venue 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 The Venue Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Socialist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bolton Bae Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| BeautyHeist Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| American Sweet & Vapes Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Balmoral Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bolton Excellency Other catering premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
| Amazonia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about The Venue Bar
What is The Venue Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Venue Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Venue Bar 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 The Venue Bar last inspected?
The Venue Bar was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 The Venue Bar?
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 The Venue Bar compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and The Venue Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The Venue 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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