STRATOSPHERE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Food safety records indicate STRATOSPHERE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE in JACKSONVILLE has 4 inspections with a 2.8/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 4 reports on file
8132 Lem Turner Road
Jacksonville, Florida, 32208
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
4/1/2026· 2w ago
Visit ID: 10882498
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 5 basic
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At back door area, observed one dead roach by steps. Operator cleaned and discarded dead roach. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
7/9/2025· 9mo ago
Visit ID: 13455631
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 5 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - 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.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At front counter area, plastic bottle waters stored on floor. In back prep area, cas of oil stored on floor.
- 14-69-4:Basic - 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.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, interior of microwave has splatter debris on top plate.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
5/7/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10833578
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
5/6/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10821547
Follow-up Inspection Required4 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar by soda dispenser, 2 tanks not secured.
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At cook line, togo containers not inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - 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.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - 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.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - 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.