THE STUBBORN MULE
100 S EOLA DR #103 · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32801
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-01-5High Priority – 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4High 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 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 **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at far right of bar
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Handsink block by dustpans at wait station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 9
40-06-5Basic – 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 **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – 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 **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – 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
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unused toaster oven at salad station
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink in back area, hot water handle not working. Sink has running water of 85F
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior rim of chest freezer at front area wait station. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Toaster oven at salad station
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 27, 2026 11:17 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.