Major Improvement Necessary
Xhale
The Bunker, Gilnow Lane, Bolton, BL3 5EL
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 16 January 2020 (6 years, 3 months ago)
Bolton
This inspection is over 2 years old — the current hygiene standards may differ
About This Establishment
Xhale is a restaurant, café & canteen located in Bolton. It received a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 ("Major Improvement Necessary") from the Food Standards Agency. The most recent inspection was 6 years, 3 months ago. It falls under the jurisdiction of Bolton. Customers rate it 4.4 out of 5 based on 121 reviews.
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Ratings may have changed since our last import.
Customer Reviews
4.4
121 reviews
Hookah bar
Monday: 5 pm–12 am
Tuesday: 5 pm–12 am
Wednesday: 5 pm–12 am
Thursday: 5 pm–12 am
Friday: 5 pm–2 am
Saturday: 5 pm–2 am
Sunday: 5 pm–12 am
Inspection Scores
Lower scores are better. Each category is scored from 0 (best) to 25 (worst).
Hygiene10
Minor improvements suggested
Structural15
Improvements required
Confidence in Management20
Major improvements required
What does a 1-star rating mean?
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