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STRATOSPHERE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

8132 LEM TURNER RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32208

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 1, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3599468
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10882498
DBPR license2616449

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08A-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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-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**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-69-4

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**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic10-07-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic23-03-4

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**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic25-06-4

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**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:43 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.