If you’ve been feeling cooped up – get ready to eat out. 

Cafes, restaurants and pubs and clubs that serve food, will be allowed to open from tomorrow, Friday, May 15. But you'd better check to see how busy the venue is, because only ten people at any time can be dining in. 

The NSW Government's easing of business restrictions now allows food businesses to recommence modified operations and seat 10 patrons at any one time for indoor and outdoor dining.

Restaurants and cafes in pubs and clubs will be able to open so long as they adhere to social-distancing requirements.

Bars and gaming facilities will remain closed, however table service for alcohol with a meal will be allowed.

Takeaway services can continue to operate as at present.

Start up information for food businesses

To assist preparation, food regulators have developed a voluntary checklist for food businesses in all states and territories who are preparing to recommence operations.

The checklist is available on the FSANZ website and can be downloaded here: Food safety checks for food businesses. 

Please be aware that operators must continue to comply with existing requirements under the Food Standards Code, with particular vigilance on maintaining good hygiene practices.

The NSW Food Authority has also updated their Food Businesses and COVID-19 webpage which includes the above information. 

For more information, contact Lismore City Council's Senior Public Health Officer Cameron Smith on 1300 87 83 87.