REFINERY RESTAURANT
831 FIRST ST N, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250
License #2615286
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →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 — 6 critical, 2 major, 8 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 12, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 1 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Administrative complaint recommended
- [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.
- [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.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease.
- [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.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dusty throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles moved away in storage area.
- [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. Observed walk in cooler concrete floor not sealed.
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REFINERY RESTAURANT has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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