Brooklyn, NY — Liu Eats (Conolly Residence Hall), an American restaurant located at 1 University Plaza in Brooklyn, received a score of 28 during a New York City health inspection conducted on March 3, 2026. The score places the establishment in Grade C territory under the city's restaurant grading system.

The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 5, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

During the inspection, DOHMH inspectors documented one non-critical violation at the establishment:

Improper food contact surfaces (Code 09C): Inspectors cited the restaurant for issues with the design, construction, materials, or maintenance of food contact surfaces. Specifically, surfaces were found to not be easily cleanable, sanitizable, or properly maintained.

Food contact surfaces include countertops, cutting boards, utensils, and any equipment that comes into direct contact with food during preparation or service. When these surfaces are not properly maintained or constructed of appropriate materials, they can become difficult to clean and sanitize effectively, potentially allowing bacteria and other contaminants to persist.

While no critical violations were recorded during this inspection, the overall score of 28 placed the restaurant at the threshold of Grade C classification.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all food service establishments are subject to unannounced inspections by DOHMH. Each violation observed during an inspection is assigned a point value, with the total determining the restaurant's letter grade. Higher scores indicate more or more serious violations.

The FDA Food Code establishes that food contact surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable, and maintained in good repair. Surfaces that are cracked, chipped, or constructed of inappropriate materials can harbor bacteria and interfere with effective sanitation procedures. Regular inspection and replacement of worn food contact surfaces is a standard food safety practice recommended by both federal and local health authorities.

The requirement for properly maintained food contact surfaces is a foundational element of food safety programs, as these surfaces represent a direct pathway between the food preparation environment and the food consumed by patrons.

Inspection History

Liu Eats (Conolly Residence Hall) has the following recent inspection record with DOHMH:

  • March 3, 2026: Score 28 (Grade C)
  • November 26, 2024: Score 11 (Grade A)
  • September 25, 2024: Score 29

The current inspection result represents a significant increase from the restaurant's most recent prior inspection in November 2024, when it earned a score of 11 and received a Grade A. However, the September 2024 inspection also resulted in a score of 29, indicating the establishment has previously received scores in the Grade C range.

This pattern suggests the restaurant has experienced fluctuations in its inspection performance, achieving a strong Grade A result between two inspections that scored at or above the Grade C threshold.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores:

  • A: 0-13 points (lowest number of violation points)
  • B: 14-27 points
  • C: 28 or more points

Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection have the opportunity to request a re-inspection. During the period between an initial inspection and a re-inspection, a restaurant may display a "Grade Pending" card. The grade from the re-inspection becomes the restaurant's official posted grade.

A Grade C does not necessarily result in a closure. Closures occur when inspectors identify conditions that pose an imminent health hazard to the public. In this case, the action taken was limited to citing the violations found.

Public Resources

Consumers can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online. The database provides current grades, violation details, and inspection history for all inspected food service establishments in the five boroughs.

The full inspection record for Liu Eats (Conolly Residence Hall) at 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201, is available through the city's public records portal.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Liu Eats (Conolly Residence Hall) including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.