A care home in Collier Row shut its kitchen after a cockroach infestation was discovered at the premises.
Ashbrook Nursing Home has been rated a one out of five for its hygiene standards - meaning "major improvement" is needed - after a visit from the Food Standards Agency on December 15.
A Freedom of Information request submitted by the Recorder has now revealed the full inspection report - which shows that pest issues were the main reason behind the poor score.
The report states that an "active cockroach infestation" was found at the nursing home in Chase Cross Road at the time of the inspection.
Alive and dead cockroaches were discovered by the inspector in the cupboards, documents folders and on the floor of the home.
The inspector also uncovered reports which demonstrated that cockroach issues had first been raised more than four months before the food hygiene visit, on August 14, 2025.
Following this, recommendations were made to have an "intense cockroach treatment" at the care home, the report said, but at the time of the inspection there was "no evidence that you have taken this serious [sic]".
The inspector warned that if cockroaches are found on food items, Ashbrook Nursing Home "risk[s] closure".
The report said: "Active cockroach infestation was found at the time of inspection.
"Live and dead cockroaches were found in the cupboards, documents, folders and on the floor.
"You must ensure this is dealt with immediately.
"Please be warned that should we find cockroaches on food items, you risk closure of your business or kitchen".
The Recorder contacted Ashbrook Nursing Home for comment and their representatives provided a statement.
They have since clarified that the home is operated and run by Onetree Estates Limited, who they support.
The statement said management took the "immediate decision" to close the kitchen after the cockroach infestation.
During this period, residents' meals were prepared at another home in the group and the Ashbrook Nursing Home kitchen was refurbished to ensure the pests were "fully eradicated".
The council "monitored progress" during the remedial works, and on February 19 environmental health officers revisited the home and "confirmed that they were satisfied with the improvements made", the statement added.
The statement said: "We have formally requested a further follow-up inspection to confirm that all statutory requirements continue to be met and are confident that any subsequent inspection will verify full compliance and demonstrate that standards are being met and, where possible, exceeded.
"The welfare and safety of our residents remain our highest priority.
"We remain steadfast in our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care and service delivery."
Ashbrook Nursing Home - which looks after adults over the age of 65, including those with dementia - was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission in July 2023, receiving a "good" rating overall.
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