Kibblesworth, our neurological rehabilitation and residential service in Gateshead, has achieved the highest food hygiene rating of five stars from Gateshead Council.

Gateshead Council is part of the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), which helps people with information about the hygiene standards on food premises when inspected. The FHRS also encourages organisations such as the Active Care Group to improve their compliance standards with legal requirements.

The five-star rating follows from the previous rating of four-star in 2018. 

Registered Manager Kayleigh Wonnacott was delighted with the five-star rating, stating, “The rating is reflection of the care and attention to detail our chef brings to preparing meals of the highest standards for our residents.”

The kitchen team was equally delighted. The chef at Kibblesworth added, “We are committed to providing our residents with well-prepared meals, and the five-star rating shows our dedication to our work”.

Below are some of the highlights taken from the report:

Hygiene

The kitchen and food areas at Kibblesworth showed high standards of food hygiene.

All the necessary control measures have been taken to prevent cross-contamination and thus ensure a safe environment for food handling.

Food preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling, and storage are performed precisely, and meet the highest hygiene standards.

Structure

Kibblesworth and the equipment used on the premises are maintained in clean and excellent condition, free from any required repairs or potential improvements. Robust procedures are in place at Kibblesworth to promptly address and rectify minor maintenance needs.

The report also found that the team at Kibblesworth has effective pest control measures and waste disposal systems in place. This contributes to the service’s overall safe and sanitary environment.

Confidence in Management

The team at Kibblesworth have demonstrated an understanding of food safety hazards, ensuring they are adequately controlled, reviewed, and managed consistently. Food safety management records are well-maintained and appropriate, reflecting their commitment to best practices. Additionally, all staff were found to be suitably trained, supervised, and instructed to maintain these high standards.

Based in County Durham, Kibblesworth provides specialist post-acute rehabilitation and manages long-term neurological conditions.

For more information about Kibblesworth, click here.