But according to Uralla Shire Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee, only one of those businesses was complained about. 

Results from the 2014/15 Food Premises Inspection Program reveal that just one complaint was lodged in that time period. According to the report, lodged by Council’s trainee health and building surveyor Scott Strijland, the complaint was over poor quality food served. 

“Upon investigation the business was totally unaware that complaint had been made,” the report read. 

“Action against the business was found to be 

unwarranted; however, new procedures for record maintenance were implemented for future control for these premises.” 

The report did not reveal which business attracted the complaint. 

In his report, Mr Strijland said the food standard was generally quite high. 

“The participation … has seen the majority of food premises compliant for four stars or better,” he said. 

“The 2014/15 program only had one business which failed to reach a star rating and subsequently required inspection.” 

No warnings or penalty notices were issued.  

Councillors accepted the report at their June meeting, noting that the number of “high risk” food businesses had increased from 23 due to changes by the NSW Food Authority.