Celebrating York Region's top workplace cafeterias for safe and healthy choices.

What is the Eat Smart! Program?

Eat Smart! is Ontario's Healthy Workplace Program.  The program awards cafeterias that meet exceptional standards in food safety, healthy menu choices and smoke-free dining.

The York Region Community and Health Services Department participates in the provincial Eat Smart! Program in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario and the Canadian Cancer Society.

Can You Tell Me More About the Eat Smart! Standards? 

Food Safety

The Eat Smart! choice is the safe choice.  Eat Smart! winners have met high standards in food safety with a proven track record in safe food handling and sanitation.  Eat Smart! winners are guaranteed to have staff trained and certified in a food handler certification program.

Healthy Menu Choices

Eat smart and feel better.  Eat Smart! winners offer a variety of healthy food choices.  Options in grain products, such as whole grains, vegetables and fruits, entrees and desserts are prepared in a healthier way.  Healthier choices include:

• Lower-fat versions of milk, sauces and salad dressings
• Dressings, dips, gravies and spreads served on the side
• A substitute for French fries when served as part of a meal

Smoke-free Dining

Eat Smart! winners provide a 100% smoke-free environment, including outdoor patios.  Tobacco products are not offered for sale.

Additional Recognition

Accessible Environments

York Region Community and Health Services recognizes cafeterias that welcome everyone to their establishment by increasing accessibility for people with disabilities or mobility related impairments.

For more information or to speak with a Public Health Inspector, please contact

York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-252-9933

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