REFINERY RESTAURANT
831 FIRST ST N, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904-746-3503
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 39 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near soda station at entrance of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
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.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed down stairs bar by the ocean CO2 tank not adequately secured. Employee will secure with cord.
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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.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing watch.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler concrete floor not sealed.
Oct 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler Cooked ribeye (54F-60F - Cold Holding).See stop sale. Manager stated cooked ribeye was cooked yesterday morning for party that evening and placed in walk in cooler to cool.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near soda station at entrance of kitchen.
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.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler Cooked ribeye (54F-60F - Cold Holding).See stop sale. Manager stated cooked ribeye was cooked yesterday morning for party that evening and placed in walk in cooler to cool.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing watch.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Apr 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 11 flying insects. 9 flying insects near ware washing area. 1 flying insect in downstairs bar facing the road. 1 flying insect in upstairs bar area.
Mar 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dishwasher machine at 0ppm. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine bucket was empty. Manager replaced with new bucket of sanitizer. Second test still 0ppm. Manager was able to get Chemical dish machine to work. Took test of dish machine at 100ppm.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee plate ready to eat shrimp with bare hands. Spoke to employee regarding bare hand contact.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 11 flying insects. 9 flying insects near ware washing area. 1 flying insect in downstairs bar facing the road. 1 flying insect in upstairs bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed house made ranch dressing made with buttermilk dated 3-19-2025. See stop sale. Observed house made chipotle ranch dressing made with buttermilk dated 3-19-2025. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Lysol next to garnishes and liquor bottles. Observed spray bottle of pesticide stored next to condiments. Manager removed and stored properly.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some required state approved training expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles soiled through out kitchen.
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. Observed completely thawed Tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use, located in walk in cooler. See stop sale Observed completely thawed Mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use, located in walk in cooler. See stop sale
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler at the entrance to cook line with torn door gasket.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of gnocci stored on floor of walk in cooler. Observed open cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler not sealed.
Oct 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 12 flying insects. 3 flying insects in kitchen downstairs. 3 flying insects in warehouse washing area. 1 flying insect in bar #1 in downstairs bar. 2 flying insects in downstairs bar #2. 2 flying insects in service room upstairs. 1 flying insect in 2nd floor bar.
Oct 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Chemical dish machine not sanitizing properly at 0ppm. Technician was there to fix dish machine during inspection.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 12 flying insects. 3 flying insects in kitchen downstairs. 3 flying insects in warehouse washing area. 1 flying insect in bar #1 in downstairs bar. 2 flying insects in downstairs bar #2. 2 flying insects in service room upstairs. 1 flying insect in 2nd floor bar.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg in flip top cooler over ready to eat vodka sauce. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed House made Caesar dated 10-12-2024, Basil dated 10-12-2024,House made Ranch dressing dated 10-11-2024. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler Cooked vegetables (62F - Cold Holding); Cooked Vodka Cream Sauce (65F - Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (65F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) Cooked rice (65F - Cold Holding) Cooked small potatoes (62F - Cold Holding) Cooler was not plugged in. Manager stated all items were placed in cooler at 9:00am.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles soiled through out kitchen.
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. Observed completely thawed commercially packaged Tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelet on.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler not sealed.
Jun 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 20 flying insects. Observed 6 flying insects in Bar kitchen on 2nd floor. Observed 3 flying insects in bar on 2nd floor. Observed 4 flying insects on cook line. Observed 3 flying insects near ware washing area. Observed 2 flying insects in 1st floor bar. Observed 2 flying insects in 1st floor bar facing street.
Jun 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 20 flying insects. Observed 6 flying insects in Bar kitchen on 2nd floor. Observed 3 flying insects in bar on 2nd floor. Observed 4 flying insects on cook line. Observed 3 flying insects near ware washing area. Observed 2 flying insects in 1st floor bar. Observed 2 flying insects in 1st floor bar facing street.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler fresh shallot sauce dated 5-29. See stop sale House made Caesar dressing dated 5-29-2024. See stop sale House made Ranch dressing dated 5-25-2024. See stop sale Observed in bar/ kitchen on 2nd floor in cooler Fresh basil vinaigrette dated 5-29-2024. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese stuffed olives at 56F in 1st floor bar area. Employee stated was brought out 30 minutes prior they placed in reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table in warehouse washing area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored on rack above food paper liners in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of large containers on clean drying rack across from ware washing. Manager removed and dried properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over stove area soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed open box of to go containers stored on floor of first floor bar area facing road. Manager removed and stored properly.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler concrete floor not sealed.
Jan 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area near soda storage on first floor. Observed one flying insect in 2nd floor Bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made chipotle ranch dated 1-29-2024, Ginger and Cilantro sauce dated 1-20-2024, and House made BBQ and honey mustard dated 12-27-2023.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at hand sink at the end near warehouse washing area. Manager placed paper towels at hand sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank at 2nd floor bar not adequately secured. Manager placed cord to adequately secure tank.
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. Observed in reach in cooler 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. Manager removed fish from packaging.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets torn on reach in cooler across from grill area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.