Three local businesses have been recognised for their commitment to food safety with a five star rating in the City of Greater Geraldton 2017 Food Safety Awards.

The rating system ranks business from three to five stars based on a strict hygiene criteria that has seen the winning businesses awarded five out of five stars.

Tasty Little Cheesecakes took out the Home Business Category

Aussie Pastries secured the Snackbar/Takeaway Category

Tasty Little Cheesecakes took out the Home Business Category while Greenough Visitor Centre won Restaurant/Café Category and Aussie Pastries secured the Snackbar/Takeaway Category.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn applauded the businesses on their outstanding efforts in providing quality and safe food to the Geraldton community.

“The Five Star Program is a great way to give a pat on the back to those businesses in town that strive to deliver quality foods,” he said.

“In order to receive these awards, a strict criteria needs to be met and maintained and these businesses have shown that they are willing and able to meet these expectations and then some.

“It is fantastic to see these businesses achieve excellence and I wish them the very best for the future.”

Customers should note that businesses are now able to display stickers advertising their official star rating.

For more information about the City of Greater Geraldton Food Safety Awards, please visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au.