A Bexleyheath care home has been given one of the worst food hygiene ratings in the country after cockroaches were found in the premises.

Parkview Residential Care Home in Woolwich Road, scored a terrible 0 out of 5 by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

Parkview Residential Care Home in Bexleyheath, south-east London, was found to have an "infestation of Oriental cockroaches" during an August inspection.

The kitchen was closed voluntarily for the second time following a previous warning and inspectors gave it a zero rating.

An FSA spokeswoman said: "An overwhelming majority, almost 99%, of hospitals and other care providers achieve a food hygiene rating of 3 - "generally satisfactory" - or better.

"The food safety officer from the local authority will be taking the necessary action to ensure that the issues identified at caring premises with a lower rating are addressed and that vulnerable people are not put at risk."

Avante, the owners, have been contacted for a comment.