Food safety

Council provides public health related services and functions for the community.

Council carries out inspections to ensure local restaurants and other food businesses are adhering to food safety standards.

The City of Newcastle is also participating in a six month trial of Scores on Doors program.

Guidelines and Codes of Practice

Guidelines for the Construction and Operation of Hairdressing/Beauty and Skin Penetration - produced by the Hunter Regional Health Education Committee. Contact the Customer Administration Officer on 02 4974 2525 to obtain a copy.

Guidelines on Skin Penetration produced by NSW Health. Contact the Customer Administration Officer on 02 4974 2525 to obtain a copy or go to NSW Health External link

Skin Penetration Code of Best Practice - contact the Customer Administration Officer on 02 4974 2525 or go to NSW Health External link

NSW Code of Practice for the Control of Legionnaires Disease - contact the Customer Administration Officer on 02 4874 2525 to obtain a copy or go to NSW Health External link

Food Safety Standards External link

Guide to Construction for food businesses (343Kb)

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Contact us

City Administration Centre
282 King Street
Newcastle NSW 2300

Tel: 02 4974 2000