Annex
In relation to the mandatory requirement to use LeaveHomeSafe mobile app under the
Prevention & Control of Disease (Requirements & Directions) (Business & Premises)
Regulation:
1. The number of restaurants inspected by the Department since its implementation
on 9 December 2021:
65 714 inspections were conducted during 9.12.2021 – 25.4.2022.
2. The number of prosecutions/warnings/fine tickets issued against restaurants for
failing to ensure their customers scanned the LeaveHomeSafe mobile app since its
implementation on 9 December 2021:
59 prosecutions were taken against operators suspected of breaching the
requirement of ensuring customers to scan "LeaveHomeSafe" venue QR code.
3. The number of prosecutions/ warnings/fine tickets issued against restaurants
customers for failing to scan the LeaveHomeSafe mobile app since its
implementation on 9 December 2021:
41 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) were issued to customers suspected of breaching
the requirement of scanning "LeaveHomeSafe" venue QR code.
4. Whether the Department has received any complaints about the Department
selectively/wrongfully prosecuting or issuing warning/fine tickets to some
restaurants/customers; if yes, please provide statistics on the number, detail of
such complaints and follow-up action (if any) taken by the authority:
This Department does not keep statistics on the mentioned matter.