Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Latest rating available
The Lakes Mental Health Centre food hygiene rating
The Lakes Mental Health Centre
The Lakes Colchester Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5JR Inspected 11 August 2026
Turner Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5JR Inspected 11 August 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Colchester
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Lakes Mental Health Centre in Colchester currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 11 August 2026. The Lakes Mental Health Centre is registered as a Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises and is located at The Lakes Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR.
- Business name
- The Lakes Mental Health Centre
- Business type
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
- Local authority
- Colchester
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 11 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1586379
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
11 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The Lakes Mental Health Centre has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 August 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 3 July 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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