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Whether you’re dining at a restaurant, grabbing takeaway or enjoying a picnic, a few simple food safety tips can help keep you and your family and friends safe.
Takeaway
Takeaway food should be handled and stored safely from the time you collect it until you eat it. Follow food safety advice for transporting, storing and reheating takeaway and leftovers.
More about takeaway.
Doggy bags
Taking leftovers home can be a great way to reduce food waste, but food needs to be handled safely. Refrigerate leftovers as soon as possible and follow recommended storage and reheating advice.
More about doggy bags.
Donor kebabs
Doner kebabs contain ingredients that can support the growth of harmful bacteria if they are not handled, stored and cooked safely. Safe preparation and temperature control are essential.
More about doner kebabs.
Picnics
Keep picnic food safe by chilling it before you leave, using an esky or cooler bag with ice or ice blocks, and keeping raw and ready-to-eat foods separate.
More about picnics.
Guide Dogs and assistance animals
Guide Dogs are assistance animals and are legally allowed in public dining areas such as cafés, restaurants, pubs and clubs. They must be allowed access to areas used by customers.
There are rules about other animals in food premises to help prevent food contamination.
More about Guide Dogs and animals in food premises.
Scores on Doors for consumers
Scores on Doors helps consumers see the hygiene and food safety rating achieved by participating restaurants, cafés and takeaway businesses. Look for the certificate or sticker displayed at the premises.
More about Scores on doors.