A new suite of COVID-19 measures will come into place for hospitality venues in NSW from Friday as coronavirus cases continue to rise.
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Restrictions on weddings, corporate venues, funerals and places of worship also continue to tighten.
The changes for restaurants, bars and cafes include mandatory sign-ins and prepared COVID-safe plans, digital records created within 24 hours, a cap of 300 people and maximum group bookings of 10.
Caps for private indoor and outdoor gatherings in NSW remain at 20.
Weddings and corporate events are limited to 150 people subject to the 4sqm rule, with activities like choirs and dancing not permitted.
Funerals and places of worship are limited to 100 subject to distancing rules.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said this tightening was to reduce the risk of uncontrollable break-outs and ensure NSW stays open for business.
"Unfortunately we must live with COVID-19 and the way it has changed our lives," Ms Berejiklian said.
"These rules will give businesses and the community a degree of certainty into the foreseeable future, and help NSW avoid uncontrolled virus spread."
Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the NSW government continues to work with business and industry to ensure they operate in a COVID-Safe way.
"These measures apply across the state and will also work to protect residents in rural and regional NSW," Mr Barilaro said.
Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the changes are based on advice received from the Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant.
"We do not want to see community transmission getting to a stage where it is out of control. These restrictions target large gatherings which are high risk settings for transmission of the virus," Mr Hazzard said.
"We need people to do the right thing: follow the rules; stay home if unwell and get tested, even with the most minimal of symptoms; always maintain physical distancing when out and about; and ensure good hand hygiene."
Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said inspectors will be regularly on the beat to enforce compliance.
"Any business found blatantly breaking the rules will have the book thrown at them. We won't be listening to any excuses," Mr Dominello said.
"Businesses that aren't serious about safety should not be in business. Those who disregard the restrictions should expect a visit from an inspector.
"We also encourage customers to report wrongdoing. We have a shared responsibility to ensure NSW remains safe."
Industry relevant COVID-Safe plans for businesses are available online.
"Registering your business is simple and can be done online at www.nsw.gov.au," Mr Dominello said.
NSW recorded 19 new cases in the 24 hours to 8pm on Wednesday, including three in hotel quarantine, with almost 25,000 tests conducted.
The cluster associated with the Crossroads Hotel in Casula has grown to 56 after three new cases were reported on Thursday.
Three other cases recorded on Thursday remain under investigation by NSW Health.
Fifty-one people have died as a result of COVID-19 in NSW since the start of the pandemic.
As at 3pm on July 23, a total of 13,306 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Australia, including 133 deaths, and 8775 have been reported as recovered from COVID-19.
