The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has shut down 16 food service establishments in the Greater Accra Region for operating without valid Food Hygiene Permits, two weeks after issuing a public notice warning of enforcement action.
The closures follow the Authority’s directive that, effective 1 February 2026, all food service providers operating without a valid permit would face sanctions, including shutdowns. The FDA said the exercise forms part of efforts to ensure “strict compliance” with food safety regulations and protect public health.
Among the affected establishments are The Cheesecake House, Dolce Frizzante, Onda and Alora Beach Resort, as well as several other operators found to be non-compliant with regulatory requirements.
The regulator indicated that the action was taken after affected businesses failed to regularise their documentation within the stipulated timeframe. It stressed its commitment to “protecting public health” and ensuring that all food service establishments adhere to approved hygiene standards.
Under Ghana’s public health and food safety framework, food service providers are required to obtain and renew Food Hygiene Permits to demonstrate compliance with sanitation, handling, and operational standards. The Authority indicated that routine inspections and regulatory checks will continue as part of its mandate to safeguard public health and maintain standards in the food service industry.
The Authority further signalled that operators seeking to resume business must meet all outstanding regulatory obligations and satisfy inspection requirements before reopening.
The enforcement action reflects the FDA’s comprehensive initiative to improve regulatory oversight across the hospitality and food services sector, particularly as urban food consumption continues to grow. Industry operators are expected to prioritise compliance with food safety requirements to prevent operational disruptions and reputational damage.
