Eat Safe Logan
Eat Safe Logan is an educational program designed to help food businesses comply with food safety laws to achieve the highest standards in food safety.
Food businesses are rated from zero to five stars. Those who have achieved three stars and above have met legislative requirements for compliance with the Food Act 2006, the Food Safety Standards and good management practices. The stars do not relate to the quality of food served or customer service provided.
All food business licenced under the Food Act 2006 are inspected regularly by Council officers.
Food businesses can display their star rating at their premises (for example, at the front door or cash register), but this is voluntary. Businesses rating three stars or higher can choose to be listed on our website, see Eat Safe Logan star ratings for more information.
Why have we introduced Eat Safe Logan?
Eat Safe Logan helps consumers choose restaurants and other food businesses that have good food safety and hygiene practices.
Benefits include:
- recognition and rewards for food businesses that follow food safety laws and employ good management practices within their businesses
- higher performing businesses receive fewer inspections, allowing our officers more time to work with poor performers
- higher performers receive discounts on their annual licence fee.
- the display of a score provides free marketing opportunities for a business, including a free listing on the Logan City Council website.
- consumers have choice when selecting a place to eat and have confidence in that choice.
What does Council look for when inspecting food businesses?
We inspect businesses to make sure they comply with the Food Act 2006, Food Safety Standards and good management practices.
These inspections include looking at:
- staff skills and knowledge
- personal hygiene of staff
- equipment and fittings, cleanliness and maintenance
- food storage, processing, preparation and packaging practices.
Can the ratings change?
Yes. We can change a food safety star rating at any time based on compliance. Three, four or five star rated businesses will not require as many inspections as those who are performing poorly. Find out about the Eat Safe Logan administrative review and re-grade.