Lea leas bakes food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Colchester
Lea leas bakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Lea leas bakes was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 19 Heatley Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3UG
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Lea leas bakes among the 1,191 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,191 | 89% | ← Lea leas bakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 296 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Lea leas bakes none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lea leas bakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinders Kitchen Mobile caterer | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Butterflys Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| AYS Care Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Questions about Lea leas bakes
What is Lea leas bakes's food hygiene rating?
Lea leas bakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Lea leas bakes safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lea leas bakes last inspected?
Lea leas bakes was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lea leas bakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lea leas bakes compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Lea leas bakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Lea leas bakes and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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