And while 117,500 COVID safety plans have been downloaded by businesses,she said just 10 per cent had followed through with the necessary registration.
"When businesses choose not to adhere to the checklist it is a risk to everybody,"Ms Berejiklian said."That's why we will be stepping up compliance."
Businesses can be fined up to $55,000 for breaching COVID safety warnings and public health orders,with an additional $27,500 penalty for each day the offence occurs. They can also face $5000 on-the-spot fines,of which nine have been issued to NSW businesses during the pandemic.
In the popular food district along Newtown's King St,some businesses have gone to great lengths to follow social distancing and hygiene guidelines while others have been less diligent.
Nick Boonchuying,manager of eatery Thai Pothong Restaurant Newtown,said he was holding a weekly briefing to remind staff of COVID-safe practices.