The County of Los Angeles Public Health ordered the temporary closure of a ramen restaurant on July 29. While the closure was primarily due to vermin infestation, Silverlake Ramen was cited for several additional violations. Violations included inadequate handwashing stations and improper equipment storage.
Please note that the result mentioned here is from a routine inspection conducted on July 29. It may not reflect the future health inspection status of the food establishment in L.A.
Highlights
- Silverlake Ramen has been closed temporarily due to vermin infestation.
- The ramen shop is known for its spicy tuna bowl, pork bun, and more.
- The County of Los Angeles Public Health cited the restaurant for poor handwashing facilities and other violations as well.
Silverlake Ramen
Tempting dishes at Silverlake Ramen (Source: Instagram @Silverlake Ramen)
- Where: 615 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
- When: July 29, 2025
The restaurant offers a variety of ramen bowls, buns, and other items. The major highlights on Silverlake Ramen’s menu include spicy tuna bowl, pork bun, creamy broccolini, the Shoyu Ramen, and Cajun Mazeman.
Inspectors from the County of Los Angeles Public Health found multiple food safety violations at the ramen establishment in a routine inspection on July 29. Based on the nature of violations, they ordered a temporary shutdown of food operations at Silverlake Ramen.
Inspection Findings
The ramen facility did not meet the parameters of proper storage and use of equipment, utensils, and linens for L.A.-based eateries.
Silverlake Ramen was violating adequate handwashing measures with missing supplies at handwash sinks. The county further noted a breach of proper maintenance and cleanliness of floors, walls, and ceilings required for L.A.-based restaurants.
After this, the ramen spot demonstrated a major violation of vermin infestation with the presence of rodents/insects. Plumbing was in poor repair with improper backflow devices at Silverlake Ramen. Inspectors found the restaurant was not following the regulations of approved, clean, and good repair equipment and utensils.
Screenshot of health inspection report of Silverlake Ramen (Source:ehservices.publichealth.lacounty.gov)
Routine inspections like these help the County of Los Angeles Public Health to monitor food establishments that violate its set health parameters for L.A. eateries.
