Petit Trois L’Original, a French bistro in Hollywood, was temporarily shuttered on November 10 due to a vermin infestation and subsequent health code violations, according to Los Angeles County Department of Public Health records. The restaurant received an 11-point violation, which typically indicates the presence of live pests such as rodents, cockroaches, or flies in food preparation, storage, or service areas.
During the closure, the restaurant reportedly turned away reservations, citing "maintenance" issues. As of Saturday morning, the establishment remained closed, with the earliest reservation availability listed for Wednesday.
Petit Trois L’Original, which opened in 2014, is known for its classic Parisian bistro ambiance, featuring a 21-seat dining counter and an open kitchen. Its menu includes popular items like Burgundy escargot, Omelette Petit Trois, and the Big Mec burger, which was named Best Burger in America in 2016. The restaurant has a second location in Sherman Oaks that was not affected by the closure.
Social media users shared anecdotes, with one describing a cockroach crawling onto a menu during a recent visit and another referencing the animated film "Ratatouille." Health department closures for such violations are not uncommon, and most businesses typically reopen within days after addressing the identified issues.
