Auckland Council's revealed it closed a number of restaurants this year, as they're too filthy to stay open

Some of the filthiest finds this year include cockroach-ridden floors, other pest infestations, and mould.

After inspections between March and May, officials slapped seven places around the city with E grades for food safety - forcing them to close until the issues are fixed.

Eleven restaurants received a D grade meaning they can stay open while they clean up their kitchens.

Two of the E-graded eateries have told the Herald they've reopened after fixing their issues and are awaiting their new grade pending.

A full list of the restaurants that failed inspections is on newstalkzb.co.nz