By Amoako Kwame
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) on Wednesday, February 18, closed down 16 food service establishments operating without valid hygiene permits in the Greater Accra Region.
The affected facilities were closed for failing to meet regulatory requirements. They include The Cheesecake House, Dolce Frizzante, Onda, and Alora Beach Resort, among others.
The announcement was made in a Facebook post on the FDA’s official page.
This exercise followed a two-week public notice issued by the FDA, warning that, effective February 1, 2026, all food service establishments operating without a valid Food Hygiene Permit would be shut down.
This instruction applied to a wide range of food-related businesses, including restaurants, lounges, hotels, chop bars, snack bars, food vans, bakeries, event caterers, online food vendors, and canteens in schools, hospitals, and offices.
The Authority reiterated its commitment to protecting public health and ensuring that all food service providers operate in strict conformity with approved hygiene standards.
