STRATOSPHERE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
8132 LEM TURNER RD, Jacksonville FL 32208 · 904-605-8260
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2025
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3 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line under counter reach-in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw shrimp.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line in reach-in cooler under flattop, raw shrimp and raw fish stored over bag of fries. Operator moved fries to proper storage.
Dead roaches on premises. At back door area, observed one dead roach by steps. Operator cleaned and discarded dead roach.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At dish area, slide top reach-in freezer has ice build up on inside walls.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on prep table, multiple utensils in standing water at 73f. Operator removed utensils from standing water.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, exterior of flour container has build up of food residue. At cook line in reach-in cooler, exterior of multiple food containers soiled with food residue. At cook line, exterior of toaster oven soiled with food residue. At cook line, wire shelf and metal lids above flat top have build up of grease.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In back storage area in kitchen, aluminum pans on top,shelf not inverted. Operator inverted pans.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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. At cook line in reach-in cooler under flattop, raw chicken stored over cooked rice. In stand up reach-in cooler by triple sinks, raw shell eggs stored over cooked grits. Employee moved all,items to,proper storage levels.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At front counter area, ice bucket not stored inverted.
Food stored on floor. At front counter area, plastic bottle waters stored on floor. In back prep area, cas of oil stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At dish area, slide top,reach-in freezer has ice build up on inside walls.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, interior of microwave has splatter debris on top plate.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line under counter reach-in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw shrimp.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cook line in under counter reach-in cooler, 7 individual reduced oxygen packaging salmon, not removed from packaging immediately after thawing under running water.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At cook line flip top reach-in cooler, cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). All items in cooler overnight. Ambient temperature 50f.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top reach-in cooler, cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). All items in cooler overnight. Ambient temperature 50f.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses quat sanitizer, no test strips available.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar by soda dispenser, 2 tanks not secured.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At cook line in under counter reach-in cooler, 7 individual reduced oxygen packaging salmon, not removed from packaging immediately after thawing under running water.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At cook line, togo containers not inverted. Operator inverted.
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.