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Soho House venue faces food-safety investigation

A BBC report says a former chef contacted Hackney Council after raising concerns with managers.

The BBC reports that a Soho House venue is under investigation over food safety. Its summary says a former chef contacted Hackney Council after complaining to managers at the members' club.

What holds up

  • ✓The BBC explicitly reports an investigation, rather than a finding of a breach.
  • ✓Its summary identifies a former chef's approach to Hackney Council.

What doesn't yet

  • ?No inspection findings, alleged hazards or response from the venue are provided.
  • ?The investigation and complaint are described by only one supplied item.

Ask before you share

  • →What concerns are investigators examining?
  • →Has the council published findings or required corrective action?

Sources & original reporting

  1. [1]BBC News · Published 29 Sept 2026 · bbc.co.uk