A care home has achieved the highest possible food hygiene rating.

Rose Lodge Care Home in Wisbech was inspected by the Food Standards Agency on September 24 and was given a 5-star rating, meaning there was nothing to improve on.

The report described the kitchen as "lovely, clean and organised" with "excellent" food safety management records.

The inspection found "clear evidence" that cleanliness and food safety practices were being implemented.

Meg Jones, general manager at Rose Lodge, said: “We are delighted that Rose Lodge retained 5 Stars following the Food Standard Agency’s most recent inspection.

Dianne Lilley, Head Chef at Rose Lodge Dianne Lilley, Head Chef at Rose Lodge (Image: Submitted)

"The team at Rose Lodge work so hard to ensure the home has the very best hygiene levels so it is wonderful to have everyone’s hard work recognised.”

Dianne Lilley, head chef at Rose Lodge, said: “We are all really pleased that we have not only achieved this but retained it for several years and its testament to how seriously we take our role in providing good quality food in a clean and safe environment.”

The care home is run by Barchester Healthcare.