REFINERY RESTAURANT

Name: REFINERY RESTAURANT
Address: 831 FIRST ST N, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL, 32250, US
Rating: 81.4

831 FIRST ST N, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250

License #2615286

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81.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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REFINERY RESTAURANT in JACKSONVILLE BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 7 critical, 2 major, 7 minor.

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Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-28-5] Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made pimento cheese dated 2-28-2026, Tempura batter made with dried milk and water dated 3-4-2026, Corn batter made with dried milk and water dated 3-4-2026 See stop sale.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 4 flying insects. 2 flying insects in kitchen near ware washing area. 1 flying insect in down stairs ocean front bar. 1 flying insect in bar area on second floor.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed down stairs bar by the ocean CO2 tank not adequately secured. Employee will secure with cord.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler concrete floor not sealed.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station on cook line near exit door out of paper towels. Manager provided paper towels.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing watch.

Administrative complaint recommended
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing watch.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Lysol stored on table near glassware in bar facing 1st street. Manager removed and stored properly. Observed Sticky fly strips stored in bar area near glassware. Manager removed and stored properly.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near soda station at entrance of kitchen.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit located in upstairs and downstairs bar.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially processed Mahi completely thawed in drawer cooler located on cook line bearing label stating must be removed from packaging prior to thaw. See stop sale.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw shell eggs stored in bar cooler. Employee stated she uses egg whites for Drink (Fall Sour). Fall Sour on drink menu was not identified under Consumer Advisory . Employee removed raw shell eggs from bar area. Employee will not use raw shell eggs , and use the carton of egg whites per manager.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Blue cheese stuffed olives (52F - Cold Holding) at downstairs bar in display caddy. Employee removed and placed in reach in cooler.
[03F-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed Garlic butter held on time control without time mark. Manager placed time mark on garlic butter.

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