Cygnet Hospital in Harrow has been given a one-star food hygiene rating following an inspection earlier this year.
The hospital, located at 87 London Road in Harrow-on-the-Hill, was inspected on 19 March 2025. The rating means that major improvement is necessary in some areas.
According to the report, food handling at the site was found to be generally satisfactory. However, improvement was needed in the cleanliness and condition of the facilities and building. The most serious concerns were related to the management of food safety, which was rated as requiring ‘major improvement’.
A Cygnet spokesperson said: “We take food hygiene and the safety of those in our care extremely seriously, and we were disappointed by the recent rating.
“Immediately following the inspection, we carried out a full deep clean of the kitchen and implemented all recommended improvements without delay.
“These actions were taken as a priority to ensure we meet the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
“We are confident that these improvements address the issues raised, and we look forward to demonstrating this at the next inspection.”
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