Salad chain in wealthy neighborhood closes over roaches

A Sweetgreen location in New York City’s Upper West Side has been temporarily closed after a health department report found live cockroaches and conditions conducive to pests. The inspection also cited multiple other violations, including plumbing issues and improper waste disposal. The restaurant will be able to reopen after passing a new health inspection.

• Sweetgreen’s Upper West Side location at 311 Amsterdam Avenue was temporarily closed.
• A New York City Health Department report found live cockroaches in the facility’s food and non-food areas.
• The report also cited issues with harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests.
• Additional violations included a lack of a backflow prevention device, a malfunctioning sewage disposal system, and improper floor drainage.
• The restaurant previously received a C grade with 39 violation points in August, down from an A grade with 10 points in October 2024.
• The May 18, 2026 inspection also noted live roaches and improper food handling.
• The location can reopen once it passes a new health department inspection.
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