STUBBORN MULE
100 S EOLA DR #103, Orlando FL 32801 · 407.446.9087
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked onions and cut tomatoes 47-49F overnight in cooler per operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016015122 | Feb 8, 2016 | Apr 25, 2016 | $600 |
| 4--2014051756 | Oct 2, 2014 | Jan 2, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked tomatoes 95F 1.75hrs 2:30. Re-check at 4:03 69F-74F, pork belly cooling 70F-78F 3hrs. Operator put in immediate ice bath and freezer for temperature recovery
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 dish machine at bar. Reading 00ppm chlorine. Primed. Tested twice again at 50ppm Dish machine in kitchen had no sanitizer hooked up. Operator replaced. Tested again at 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Improper ice bath: garlic aioli (47-56F - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put on sufficient ice bath for temperature recovery Cut tomatoes, sausage, cooked carrots, cooked onions, cooked peppers, wings, cooked mushrooms, spring mix; (42-60F - Cold Holding) in prep table coolers. Less than 4hrs per operator. Advised not to store items above fill line in pan. Operator removed to other cooler and shallow pans for temperature recovery
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Roasted Garlic: 80F hot holding on table at end of cook line. Operator removed to cooler for temperature recovery
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Initials M.H. 4/19/26
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at far right of bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Handsink block by dustpans at wait station. Operator removed
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee Drink and bag on back prep table. Operator removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch. Operator removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. Operator removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In brown sugar. Removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line Top interior of microwave at salad station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unused toaster oven at salad station
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink in back area, hot water handle not working. Sink has running water of 85F
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior rim of chest freezer at front area wait station. Operator cleaned
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Toaster oven at salad station
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw salmon and Raw musselss over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Beans dated 1/8 Cooked Onions 1/10 Pesto undetermined Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Wings cold holding 58-62F in prep cooler. Less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to not stack items above prep line in cooler. Operator removed for temperature recovery
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Ceiling tiles in back prep area slightly soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drink on bar back -Employee Drink next to and over to go containers at expo station. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under bar coolers
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door operator removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At wait station hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Grease on fire suppression sytem - under toaster oven -Interior of unused toaster oven
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hot water faucet stripped at handsink at wait station Leaking under. Maintenance immediately repaired
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Interior of freezer fridge combo at wait station slightly soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed tomatoes and berries in salad cooler over several ready to eat items. Operator removed
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water under ice machine leaking onto floor due to Drain pipe knocked out of place. Operator repaired
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powder sugar. Operator labeled
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell Eggs over corn and tomatoes in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Operator immediately cleaned
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil on floor. Operator immediately corrected
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Under microwave. Operator immediately removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of all ovens
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In salad cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air vent above mop sink heavily soiled. Operator immediately cleaned
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over cooked Rice and soup in walk in cooler. -Raw steak over short rib in lowboy cooler. -Raw Salmon over cheese in lowboy cooler. - raw shell eggs over zucchini in prep cooler. Operator immediately corrected
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw burger over raw salmon in lowboy cooler. Operator immediately corrected
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray on top of prep table. Operator immediately removed
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in salad cooler reading 65F. Ambient temperature of cooler 34F. Operator replaced with working thermometer
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on shelf over salad prep table. Employee drink in prep cooler over sauces. Operator immediately discarded
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple prep persons no beard guar. Immediately corrected
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in standing water. At ice machine. Operator immediately removed both scoop and holder and cleaned
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -coffee filters at wait station -Straws and stir sticks at bar. Operator moved to inside service area.
Jul 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have chlorine test strips for dishwasher
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over onions in reach in cooler prep table
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked onions and cut tomatoes 47-49F overnight in cooler per operator
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg plant (60F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (62F - Cold Holding) in reach in prep cooler on cook line less than 4 hrs. Operator immediately put in ice bath for temperature recovery Cut tomatoes in walk in cooler overnight per operator. dated 7/16 49F.. Operator discarded Onions cooked in walk in cooler overnight per operator. dated 7/16 47-49F.. Operator discarded
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have chlorine test strips for dishwasher
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell Eggs over butter in prep cooler on cookline. Shell Eggs over cut greens and cut tomato in reach in part of prep cooler on cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some ceiling tiles in kitchen area out of place or damaged. Operator is aware and is redoing ceiling soon
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent in storage area by mop sink. And air vent in kitchen over prep area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler in pantry area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomatoe paste. Operator discarded
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over impossible burgers in walk in cooler Raw shrimp over anchovies and sausage in walk in cooler Egg whites over cooked carrots in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cauliflower purée dated 8/18 Onion jam dated8/11. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter, sliced tomatoes, queso, tzatziki all products temperature range 53F-60F cold holding in make table reach in cooler less than 4hours per operator. Advised operator to use single pans and put in freezer for immediate temperature recovery. Operator cooled items and brought back to make table reach in cooler. Rechecked all products temperature range 42F-43F
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in dry storage area Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above make table reach in cooler Employee drink in freezer over ice cream
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on top of reach in freezer next to cases of portion cups. Backpack on sugar container at bar
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen on expo side. Above 3bay sink in back prep area Light shield not tight fitting in dry storage area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dry dish ware on storage rack
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled
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.