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Cincinnati, OH

The T Room Cafe

1713 Section Rd

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Approved - Minor Violations

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3 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jun 10, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

6 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(P)Chemicals

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4.4(P) - Warewashing equipment: Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings

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2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager

Inspector’s notes

No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection. Was not able to verify an Ohio manager food protection certificate. Will email application to obtain certificate from Ohio department of health.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 4.2(J)Cleaning and sanitizing

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4.2(J) - Sanitizing solutions - Testing Devices

Inspector’s notes

There is no test kit available for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer. Observed improper testing strips for sanitizer concentration at 3-comp sink. Operator must purchase chlorine test strips if bleach is used.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 6.3(C)(2)Permits, training, and postings

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6.3(C)(2) - Employee Accommodations-Designated Areas

Inspector’s notes

Lockers or other suitable facilities are located in an area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles can occur. Observed employee food and drinks stored in reach in cooler in basement not on bottom shelf where contamination will not occur. Had PIC move items to bottom shelf.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature

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4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality

Inspector’s notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Observed cooler in basement without internal ambient air thermometer.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4.1(LL)Equipment and utensils

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4.1(LL) - Food equipment - certification and classification

Inspector’s notes

Food equipment was not commercially approvable by an recognized testing agency. Observed non-commercial refridgerator and freezer purchased for business. All fridges must be NSF tested and approved, you can see on spec sheets or back of fridge.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 29, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3.2(D)Other

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3.2(D) - Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 6.1(F)(2)Facility maintenance

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6.1(F)(2) - Wall and ceiling - coverings and coatings

Inspector’s notes

Except in areas used only for dry storage, concrete, porous blocks, or bricks, used for indoor wall construction are to be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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notedCode 3.2(Q)Contamination

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3.2(Q) - Food Storage: Preventing Contamination from the Premises

Inspector’s notes

Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Tea box stored directly on the floor in the basement. All food items shall be stored six inches above the floor on a clean dry place, not exposed to any contaminates.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 29, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 19, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 19, 2025 · Original Source

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