PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council has been urged to participate in the Scores on Doors food safety and hygiene rating program in order to promote the region’s good reputation as a safe dining destination.
The call comes from Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams, who said a reinvigorated version of the program was recently unveiled.
“The new and improved system making it easier than ever for councils and their local food retail businesses to take part,” Ms Williams said.
“The program is one of a suite of initiatives the NSW Food Authority has in place to protect consumers in NSW by helping to improve food safety in the retail food sector and reduce the risk of food poisoning.
“The program has been extensively trialled throughout NSW and there are 27 councils across NSW taking part.
“Those 27 councils are already reaping the benefits of being involved and I urge Port Macquarie-Hastings Council not to miss out on being a part of that.
“Joining the Scores on Doors program represents a great opportunity for all food retail businesses in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area to collectively promote their high level of food safety compliance to locals and visitors alike.”
