Food establishments across Los Angeles undergo regular health inspections conducted by the County of Los Angeles Public Health. When serious violations are found, the facility may be temporarily closed by health authorities. Similar results were seen at a bakery, a tea house, and a Turkish cafe on June 17.
Please note that the results mentioned here are from inspections conducted on June 17. These may not demonstrate the future health inspection status of the LA food establishments.
Highlights
- The County of Los Angeles Public Health ordered the closure of La Fama Bakery, Bagnet Tea House, and Cafe Istanbul on June 17.
- Violations included unsanitary cooking conditions and poorly maintained equipment.
- Rodent infestations were a shared violation across the establishments.
La Fama Bakery
Item from La Fama Bakery (Source: @lafamabakery.com)
- Where: 420 N Ford Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022, United States
- When: June 17, 2025
This longstanding Mexican bakery has been serving customers since 1926. The menu highlights include Quernitos, Canastas de Pina, and Galletas Chicas. La Fama Bakery also serves tamales and carne en su jugo.
The LA-based bakery was ordered to stop operations on July 17 due to the below health violations.
- Improper lighting and ventilation
- Lack of vermin-proofing
- Presence of rodents, birds, and insects
- Unapproved food sources
- Inefficient storage of toxic substances
- Permit suspension
- Walls, floors, and ceilings are in poor repair
Screenshot of La Fama Bakery health inspection (Source: ehservices.publichealth.lacounty.gov)
Bagnet Tea House
Drink served at Bagnet Tea House (Source: @yelp)
- When: 186 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004, United States
- Where: June 17, 2025
Breakfast lovers visit this Filipino establishment to relish a variety of tea items. Bagnet Tea House’s prime offerings include ube milk tea, strawberry boba tea, and Thai tea. Other highlights include daingsilog and shrimp gambas.
However, the County of Los Angeles Public Health found multiple violations at the LA-based facility during its June 17 inspection.
- Food kept in poor condition/adulterated food items
- Poor state of floors, ceilings, and walls
- Permit suspension
- Presence of rodents, insects, and birds
- Unapproved construction work
- Dirty utensils/equipment
- Unsanitary food items
- Wrong food holding temperatures
- Dirty food contact surfaces
- Missing food safety certification
Screenshot of Bagnet Tea House health inspection (Source: ehservices.publichealth.lacounty.gov)
Cafe Istanbul
Mediterranean dish at Cafe Istanbul closed due to health violations (Source: @cafeistanbulbh.com)
- When: 326 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, United States
- Where: June 17, 2025
The menu includes Mediterranean dishes like lamb chops and kunefe. The menu consists of lamb chops, shawarma, and samboosah. Cafe Istanbul also offers manti, Turkish tea, and kunefe.
The Beverly Hills-based food establishment was ordered to stop operations based on the following violations noted on June 17.
- Presence of rodents
- Inadequate handwashing facilities
- Poor condition of floors, ceilings, and walls
- Improper storage of linens, utensils, and equipment
- Employees were observed handling food without washing their hands or wearing gloves
- Dirty nonfood-contact surfaces
Screenshot of Cafe Istanbul health inspection (Source: ehservices.publichealth.lacounty.gov)
The County of Los Angeles Public Health performs its timely inspections to ensure the city’s eating establishments abide by its health protocols. Failure to do so might result in closure, regardless of the popularity of the food place.
