Food Safety

Strathfield Council plays an important role in food regulation and promoting safe food handling practices. Council regularly inspect premises where food is served in the Strathfield Local Government Area (other than those premises licensed by the NSW Food Authority).

The role of Council includes:

• Conducting regular inspection of food premises
• Conducting food and hygiene seminars
• Following up complaints from members of the public

The random unannounced inspections by Council officers are designed to assess compliance with the Food Act and (national) Food Safety standards, including the following aspects:

• Ensuring that food is being handled and produced hygienically and will be safe to eat
• Minimising the potential risk for food poisoning
• Ensuring that business operators and food handlers have appropriate skills and knowledge in food safety and food hygiene
• Assessing the condition and cleanliness of premises, equipment and appliances. 

We work with business owners to help you understand and meet the legal standards, and when necessary we may need to take regulatory action.

For further information contact our Senior Environmental Health Officer at council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

Food Safety Factsheets

Hand-Washing-Facilities-Factsheet.pdf(PDF, 953KB)