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Soho House venue under investigation for food safety

Soho House venue under investigation for food safety

Summary

Soho House's Shoreditch location is being investigated after a former worker claimed the club served out-of-date food and had rats. The local council is checking food safety after complaints about relabelling food and hygiene problems, while Soho House said it does not approve such practices.

Key Facts

  • A former Soho House worker said he was pressured to relabel food to hide that it was past its date.
  • The worker also reported regularly seeing rats at the Shoreditch venue.
  • His contract ended two months after he raised concerns, which Soho House says was for unrelated reasons.
  • Hackney Council is investigating food safety and hygiene at Shoreditch House.
  • Soho House admitted one food incident happened but said relabelling is not company policy.
  • The company conducted an independent investigation after the complaint.
  • Soho House is a private members’ club with high-profile members and many locations worldwide.
  • The venue’s membership costs from about £204 to £291 a month depending on age.
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