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STRATOSPHERE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

8132 LEM TURNER RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32208

License #2616449

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STRATOSPHERE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88.7 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 1, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 2 critical, 9 minor.

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  • Administrative complaint recommended
  • [14-69-4] 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.
  • [25-06-4] 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.
  • [35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. At back door area, observed one dead roach by steps. Operator cleaned and discarded dead roach.
  • [08A-05-6] 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.
  • [10-07-4] 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.
  • [23-03-4] 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.
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STRATOSPHERE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?

B record

Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.

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