Scores on Doors
Scores on Doors is a promotional program that recognises and celebrates those food businesses that have demonstrated a good standard of food safety.
Food safety ratings
Sydney has a world-class dining scene and food businesses are generally very good at complying with food safety and hygiene requirements.
Scores on Doors is a promotional program that recognises and celebrates those food businesses that have demonstrated a good standard of food safety.
All restaurants, cafes, takeaways and bakeries* in the City of Sydney local area can receive a star rating, provided they meet the required food safety standard. Our officers frequently visit food businesses to ensure hygiene standards are being met.
When a business achieves good to excellent standards, at an unannounced inspection, they are awarded a star rating by the inspector. A certificate is then issued by the City of Sydney and positioned in a highly visible place for customers, usually in the front window or door of the business.
*If you’re not sure if your business is eligible, consult the NSW Food Authority website or call us on 02 9265 9333.
Ratings and their definitions
5 stars
Excellent: The business has achieved the highest level of compliance with food safety standards.
4 stars
Very good: The business has very good safety practices in place. Some minor areas where standards were not met will need to be addressed.
3 stars
Good: The business has a good standard of food compliance. A number of areas, although not serious, need to be corrected.
