Stratosphere Restaurant & Lounge

8132 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32208

American

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Stratosphere Restaurant & Lounge, the earliest from 2025. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

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. 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**

08A-05-6

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At back door area, observed one dead roach by steps. Operator cleaned and discarded dead roach. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

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**

14-69-4

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**

10-07-4

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**

23-03-4

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**

25-06-4

Jul 9, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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**

08A-05-6

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.

14-69-4

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.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up.

23-03-4

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.

24-05-4

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.

08B-38-4

May 7, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 6, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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.

08A-20-5

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-13-4

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**

01B-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**

03A-02-5

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.

16-37-1

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar by soda dispenser, 2 tanks not secured.

51-11-4

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.

06-09-1

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At cook line, togo containers not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stratosphere Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stratosphere Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stratosphere Restaurant & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Stratosphere Restaurant & Lounge.

How does Stratosphere Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Stratosphere Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Stratosphere Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Stratosphere Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Stratosphere Restaurant & Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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