Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital celebrate maintaining their 5-star hygiene rating.

• Following a recent unannounced food hygiene inspection, the catering team at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital celebrated maintaining their 5-star hygiene rating.

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital are pleased to announce that after a recent inspection by the Environmental Health Organisation (EHO) of the site’s kitchen, catering facilities, COSHH and due diligence documentation, the team received another 5-star hygiene rating, the highest rating given by the EHO.  Maintaining these impressive high standards that the Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital catering colleagues provide every day for patients and colleagues alike, is testament to the team’s dedication and hard work.  

 The catering team at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital

The implications of this accomplishment are far-reaching, delivering on the hospital’s promise of a positive impact on patients' well-being and overall hospital experience.  Quality nutrition plays a pivotal role in the recovery and well-being of individuals receiving medical care. By offering high-quality, appetising meals, hospitals can positively impact patients' physical and emotional health during their stay.

Food hygiene ratings, typically associated with dining establishments, also extends to the healthcare sector, ensuring that the standards of hospital food are of a high level, meeting all the requirements set out by the EHO. A new rating is given each time a facility or establishment is inspected by a food safety officer from their local authority.

Mickell Woolf, Head Chef said: “We are incredibly proud to have achieved a 5-star hygiene rating following our recent Environmental Health inspection. This result reflects the hard work, consistency and standards demonstrated every day by our hospital team. I want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone involved – their dedication and attention to detail made this outstanding achievement possible.”