Monkey Tiger / Taste Korea 232 Health Inspection Grade
Korean · 232 Taaffe Place, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
38
Last inspection
April 8, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
30 / 8
Monkey Tiger / Taste Korea 232 currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 8, 2026 found 7 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 38 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Thawing procedure improper.
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Latest Inspection Details
April 8, 2026
- Date
- April 8, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 38
- Critical points
- 30
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 7 (4 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Apr 8, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 5, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Monkey Tiger / Taste Korea 232's most recent graded inspection in September 2025 was a B, after a A in May 2023.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Monkey Tiger / Taste Korea 232's latest score: 38
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monkey Tiger / Taste Korea 232's current NYC health grade?
Monkey Tiger / Taste Korea 232 does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Monkey Tiger / Taste Korea 232 last inspected?
Monkey Tiger / Taste Korea 232 was last inspected on April 8, 2026.
What was Monkey Tiger / Taste Korea 232's latest inspection score?
Monkey Tiger / Taste Korea 232's latest inspection score was 38 points.
How many violations did Monkey Tiger / Taste Korea 232 have in its latest inspection?
Monkey Tiger / Taste Korea 232 had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Monkey Tiger / Taste Korea 232 located?
Monkey Tiger / Taste Korea 232 is located at 232 Taaffe Place in Brooklyn, NY 11205.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41558986
Last updated: June 26, 2026