Management was notified by NSW Health that a case signed in for two minutes between 10.52 and 10.54am, prior to the restaurant's opening.

However, it not be listed as exposure site after NSW Health completed a 'venue risk assessment' and determined the person had been there for a "minimal time".

A spokesperson for the Pig & Tinder Box told the Leader the restaurant will undergo a deep clean by a commercial cleaning company, which is trained in COVID-19 response.

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Management said it was happy with the NSW Health decision, but will still err on the side of caution.

"While we're really happy with this outcome we are taking a cautious approach to protect our staff and community," it said on a social media post.

"Over the coming days, we will continue to assess the situation and provide updates as they come to hand.

"Thank you Tamworth for being so supportive"

POPULAR Tamworth restaurant Pig & Tinder Box has shut for two weeks effective immediately after learning a person with COVID-19 attended the premises last Thursday.

Management were notified by NSW Health that a case signed in for two minutes between 10.52 and 10.54am, prior to the restaurant's opening.

The Pig & Tinder Box and NSW Health have so far not been able to confirm what the person was doing there, or whether they had any close contacts during that time.

However, the restaurant has stated all staff will isolate and be tested.

The restaurant will be undergoing a deep clean, which will be carried out by a commercial cleaner who has been trained in dealing with a COVID-19 response.

The eatery issued a statement on social media, apologising for any inconvenience but commenting it was better to err on the side of caution.

"We are still waiting on formal advice from NSW Health, but out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of the Tamworth community we have made the necessary decision to close the Pig for two weeks," a spokesperson said.

"Thank you for your understanding and we can't wait to be back open and serving Tamworth. Please stay safe."

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