THE STUBBORN MULE

THE STUBBORN MULE has 7 health inspections on file for its ORLANDO location, with an overall rating of 1.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

100 Eola Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32801
South Eola
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/20/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13462547

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 13 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Ceiling tiles in back prep area slightly soiled
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under bar coolers
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At wait station hand sink
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hot water faucet stripped at handsink at wait station Leaking under. Maintenance immediately repaired Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Interior of freezer fridge combo at wait station slightly soiled
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed tomatoes and berries in salad cooler over several ready to eat items. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powder sugar . Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**

7/15/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10910610

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil on floor. Operator immediately corrected Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Under microwave. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of all ovens
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In salad cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air vent above mop sink heavily soiled . Operator immediately cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Operator immediately cleaned Corrected On-Site

1/14/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8833147

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple prep persons no beard guar. Immediately corrected Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray on top of prep table. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site

7/19/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8832754

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**

7/18/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8770407

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over onions in reach in cooler prep table Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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 Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - 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

1/30/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8485231

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - 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
  • 36-34-5:Basic - 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
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler in pantry area
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

8/28/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8371110

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 6 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - 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
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - 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 creamCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - 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
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dry dish ware on storage rack
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomatoe paste. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site