The Stubborn Mule
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
33
Score
Public records show nine inspections at The Stubborn Mule stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so The Stubborn Mule trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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**
01B-24-5
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**
03A-02-5
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**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Ceiling tiles in back prep area slightly soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All
14-09-4
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under bar coolers
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At wait station hand sink
31B-04-4
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
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hot water faucet stripped at handsink at wait station Leaking under. Maintenance immediately repaired **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Interior of freezer fridge combo at wait station slightly soiled
22-16-4
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**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powder sugar . Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
33
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Operator immediately cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil on floor. Operator immediately corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Under microwave. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of all ovens
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In salad cooler.
05-09-4
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**
23-03-4
61
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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-05-6
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**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray on top of prep table. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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**
05-05-4
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**
25-06-4
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**
10-07-4
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**
13-07-4
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**
08B-49-4
47
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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**
16-37-1
90
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
55
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
23-03-4
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
36-32-5
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
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler in pantry area
14-09-4
67
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
41
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussels
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussels
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups instead of scoops in the flour and grits container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cooks line and prep area **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat at the reach in by the reach in freezer
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and grits not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Stubborn Mule last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Stubborn Mule on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Stubborn Mule?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Stubborn Mule.
How does The Stubborn Mule compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
The Stubborn Mule most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has The Stubborn Mule's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Stubborn Mule have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Stubborn Mule 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 Stubborn Mule inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Stubborn Mule is inspected around three times per year on average.
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