TENNESSEE TRUFFLE
125 W 1 ST, Sanford FL 32771 · 407 942 3977
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2026
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 0ppm, operator installed new chlorine sanitizer, retested 25ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2026
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pasta and cooked potatoes, per operator prepared on Saturday, April 18, 2025, operator dated
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Andrea L. and Neil C.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -white chest freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris, professional cleaning scheduled for next month
Single-service articles improperly stored. -open case of soufflé cups stored on the ground in the dry storage room, operator elevated
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 0ppm, operator installed new chlorine sanitizer, retested 50ppm
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk, per operator opened on Saturday, November 15, 2025, operator dated
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE, operator ordered via Amazon during the inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pasta, per operator prepared on Saturday, November 15, 2025
Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezers.
Slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen.
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE, operated purchased via Amazon during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in kitchen, operating restocked
Jan 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside lower portion of reach-in cooler to right of hot holding table soiled -white cutting boards stained
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. -beef tartare and caesar salad with raw egg in dressing
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Ashley
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stainless steel bowls on top of dishwasher, operator inverted
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above dishwasher has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling tile missing. -storeroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -under 3 compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler soiled/split
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -emailed to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on make table
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both bathroom doors
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -make table
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -make table
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.