Dear Proprietors,
While we welcome the easing of COVID-19 restrictions for local food businesses, we urge everyone to not become complacent and continue to follow the directives handed down by the NSW Government, as well as practise social distancing and good hygiene.
As restrictions are being relaxed, we must continue to:
- Follow NSW Government directives for gatherings that apply to individuals and business
- Maintain a physical distance of at least 1.5m from others,
- Practise good hand hygiene.
You are also required to get tested if you have any symptoms, even the mildest of symptoms, and ensure you stay home until you receive a negative test result or are medically cleared.
What do the changes mean for your premises?
As of Monday 1 June 2020, food and drink premises, pubs, and
registered clubs
are allowed to open for sit-in dining, provided they only seat a maximum of 50 patrons per existing, separated seated food or drinks area, and that the total number of patrons allowed complies with the
four square metre rule
.
Please note that entertainment and amusement venues, including cinemas and amusement centres are still required to remain closed.
In addition to these capacity limits, you are required to record the contact details of persons entering the premises including a telephone number or email address, and you must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan.
What to include in your COVID-19 Safety Plan?
The COVID-19 Safety Plan covers the wellbeing of staff and customers, physical distancing, hygiene and cleaning, and record keeping.
The plan should be completed in consultation with your employees and please ensure it is shared amongst them. It is also important to remember as restrictions and advice changes you may need to update the plan.
Free Online Training
The NSW Food Authority has partnered with NSW Health to develop a free online training course to help food businesses understand the changes that have come into effect and
what they need
to do.
Visit
COVID-19 awareness for food service
to
take the course and receive an acknowledgement certificate upon completion. Please ensure to promote this training tool to all employees.
Useful resources:
Below are some useful links to visit for the latest information as advice and restrictions ease:
· Visit
NSW Health
or call the National Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080 for current up-to-date information
In addition to the above, food premises must continue to observe safe food handling practices to prevent a food poisoning outbreak.
Should you have any concerns or wish to speak to a member of Council’s Environmental Health Team please do not hesitate to contact us on 9911 6555 or
council@canadabay.nsw.gov.au
.
