Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoopendo
1000 Universal Studios Plz, Orlando, FL 32819 · Permanent Food Service · License 5809144
What drove the grade
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 24 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic (1 repeat)-9
- Violations at the Oct 13 complaint check2 basic-2
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitOct 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic2
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Condensation around AC vents in dining room booths.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair./one piece of ceiling tiles with water damage due to condensation from AC vents.
Earlier inspections 1
A91Routine inspection5 violations · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitJul 24, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as funnel cake batter 61°F and was covered and filled more than halfway in walk in cooler
Placed in walk in freezer for recovery As 52°F at 2:00
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added funnel cake fryer with hood system and reach in cooler in drink area
Basic3
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Fan covers in chicken walk in cooler
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Plastic containers on clean item shelf in dish room
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from handle on hose attached to pot and pan washer
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.