Taste Korea 232 / Monkey Tiger

232 Taaffe Place, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Korean

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Taste Korea 232 / Monkey Tiger appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Taste Korea 232 / Monkey Tiger's latest score of 47 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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.

02H

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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.

06A

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.

02G

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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.

10F

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.

10D

Sep 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

06A

10F

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Jan 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

02G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

May 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste Korea 232 / Monkey Tiger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste Korea 232 / Monkey Tiger on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste Korea 232 / Monkey Tiger?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taste Korea 232 / Monkey Tiger.

How does Taste Korea 232 / Monkey Tiger compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Taste Korea 232 / Monkey Tiger most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Taste Korea 232 / Monkey Tiger's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taste Korea 232 / Monkey Tiger have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taste Korea 232 / Monkey Tiger means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Taste Korea 232 / Monkey Tiger inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taste Korea 232 / Monkey Tiger is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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