This scheme will be used as a way to inform members of the public about Food Safety & Hygiene Standards of restaurants operating in the Overberg District.

The voluntary scheme has been developed by the Overberg District Municipality: Municipal Health Services Department, to provide consumers with information pertaining to the Food & Hygiene Safety of restaurants, in order to help them to make an informed decision on where to eat. The Star Rating Level can be used by restaurant owners as a marketing tool.

WHO CAN PARTAKE IN THE SCHEME?

The voluntary scheme applies to restaurants in possession of a Certificate of Acceptability (COA) issued by the Overberg District Municipality. All owners of restaurants, who interested to market their establishment/s, are welcome to apply.

HOW ARE RATINGS CALCULATED?

The rating of the restaurant is calculated using the results of routine food premises inspections undertaken by our Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs). On completion of the inspection, the EHP will provide a score that translates into a star rating.

STAR RATING SYSTEM

Restaurants that achieve a high level of compliance with the Food Safety & Hygiene Standards will be awarded with an official star rating:

5 Stars    *****   = Excellent

4 Stars    ****    = Very Good

3 Stars    ***     = Good

Restaurants which receive a rating of less than 3 stars will not be awarded a star rating. These premises will be required to undertake work to resolve issues and work with us to improve their compliance.

All restaurants within the Overberg District are inspected using the star rating system & are required to be in possession of a Certificate of Acceptability (COA). Participation in the scheme is voluntary and businesses can choose not to display their Food Safety & Hygiene Rating Certificate.

WHO CAN BE CONTACTED FOR MORE INFORMATION

*Businesses who are interested in participating in the scheme must please complete the ‘Application To Participate In Voluntary Star Rating Scheme For Restaurants’ available on our website at https://odm.org.za/resource-category/application-forms

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 19 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 32 of 2000, that a Special Council meeting will take place at 08:00 on FRIDAY, 23 AUGUST 2024 via MS TEAMS.

R BOSMAN
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
26 LONG STREET
BREDASDORP
7280
2024.08.12