MONKEY TIGER / TASTE KOREA 232 in Clinton Hill
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026
📍 232 TAAFFE PLACE, Brooklyn, NY 11205 ·
🍽️ Korean
Overview
Monkey Tiger / Taste Korea 232 in Clinton Hill currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH following an inspection score of 24 points. The restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2023, including 1 Grade A result, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
MONKEY TIGER / TASTE KOREA 232 in Clinton Hill: Full Inspection History (4 records)
Apr 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
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.
Thawing procedure improper.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smo...
GRADE Z
Sep 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
Jan 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies ...
GRADE A
May 5, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
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MONKEY TIGER / TASTE KOREA 232 in Clinton Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MONKEY TIGER / TASTE KOREA 232 last inspected?
- MONKEY TIGER / TASTE KOREA 232 was last inspected on April 8, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 38 points.
- What is MONKEY TIGER / TASTE KOREA 232's current health grade?
- MONKEY TIGER / TASTE KOREA 232 currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has MONKEY TIGER / TASTE KOREA 232 had?
- MONKEY TIGER / TASTE KOREA 232 has 4 health inspections on record from May 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MONKEY TIGER / TASTE KOREA 232?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MONKEY TIGER / TASTE KOREA 232 was 38 points on April 8, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MONKEY TIGER / TASTE KOREA 232 ever received a Grade C?
- No. MONKEY TIGER / TASTE KOREA 232 has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.