The Tennessee Truffle
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
52
Score
The Tennessee Truffle has been inspected 10 times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which The Tennessee Truffle's 52 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2026
50-17-3
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -white chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -open case of soufflé cups stored on the ground in the dry storage room, operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
52
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
58
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE, operated purchased via Amazon during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in kitchen, operating restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
82
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - 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
53B-13-5
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above dishwasher has an accumulation of grease and food debris
36-27-5
61
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -storeroom
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -under 3 compartment sink
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler soiled/split
23-03-4
74
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on make table **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both bathroom doors **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -make table **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -make table **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
70
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Make table.
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves/gaskets have accumulation of soil residues. Make table.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl, sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks.
23-03-4
64
Apr 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door by restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn, make line unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door by restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Tennessee Truffle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Tennessee Truffle on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Tennessee Truffle?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Tennessee Truffle.
How does The Tennessee Truffle compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
The Tennessee Truffle most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has The Tennessee Truffle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Tennessee Truffle have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Tennessee Truffle 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 The Tennessee Truffle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Tennessee Truffle is inspected around three times per year on average.
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