Updated: Jul 14, 2026
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16210 AVIATION LOOP DR, Brooksville, FL, 34604
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5 Star Refrigeration & A/C HVAC/Mechanical Contractor
5 Star Refrigeration & A/C Inc, 16210 Aviation Loop Dr, Brooksville, FL (Owned by: Matthews, Joseph E. Iii) holds a Certified Mechanical license and 14 other licenses according to the Highlands County license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 113 ranks in the top 3% of 191,428 Florida licensed contractors.
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5 Star Refrigeration & A/C Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (305) 923-9700
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Address: 16210 AVIATION LOOP DR, Brooksville, FL 34604
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5 Star Refrigeration & A/C Inc Brooksville
Quality
113
97th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
5 Star Refrigeration & A/C Inc has a BuildZoom score of 113, which places them above 97% of 191,428 contractors in Florida.
Activity
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2 projects
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2026 |
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44 projects
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2025 |
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18 projects
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2024 |
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21 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that 5 Star Refrigeration & A/C Inc has worked on at least
85.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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12 projects
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New Constructions |
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6 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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4 projects
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Home Additions |
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78 projects
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HVAC projects |
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42 projects
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Mechanical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that 5 Star Refrigeration & A/C Inc mostly works on
hvac project
and mechanical project
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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15 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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7 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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6 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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3 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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12 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $240,395. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by 5 Star Refrigeration & A/C Inc
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Online permit - new construction of publix grocery store. 47 307 sf type ii-b construction fully fire sprinkled. no associated dumpster enclosure all trash is compacted and stored in the enclosed loading dock for pickup. publix exterior facade permitted separately (bcp2022-081011). adjacent retail building permitted separately (bcp2022-081013). site work (bcp2022-100323) adjacent reta... see more
Valuation:
$6,850,000
Permit #:
BCP2024-070632
Status:
filed
Fee:
$32,176
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
Multi-family/comm...
Tenant improvement of existing retail space to convert to retail grocery store exterior paint and storefront window installations and emergency egress door along front wall and dsd delivery ramp along truck well at receiving
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
BLD2023110516
Status:
complete
Fee:
$29,746
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Private provider plan review and inspections- owners are proposing adding a new block addition on the north rear side of the existing building. new raised retort room. remove existing roof sheathing and replace with new roof sheathing & membrane flat roof. new exterior finish adding a new parapet roof & new formal entry to the front of the existing structure. re-issued - original issu... see more
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
HC-BLD-21-0017879
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,880
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of an existing publix grocery store mechanical, plumbing and electrical comprised of minor interior walls, ceilings, update finishes and equipment refridgeration upgrades and enclosing of an existing loading dock---noc for publix remodel in or bk 3357 pg 1491***nonresidential*** flood zone ae/x structure located flood zone x fema regulations do not apply
Valuation:
$2,300,000
Permit #:
202211030
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of an existing publix grocery store mechanical, plumbing and electrical comprised of minor interior walls, ceilings, update finishes and equipment refridgeration upgrades and enclosing of an existing loading dock---noc for publix remodel in or bk 3357 pg 1491***nonresidential*** flood zone ae/x structure located flood zone x fema regulations do not apply
Valuation:
$2,300,000
Permit #:
BLD202211030
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***private provider: ecs florida llc*****private provider doing both plan review and inspections the project is a interior tenant build-out of an existing vacant lease space. the 4 875 -s.f. tenant improvement is for a new sit down restaurant. the work is classified as an alteration - level 2 and change of occupancy by the fbc (from b to a-2). a main electrical service will be upgrade... see more
Valuation:
$1,117,433
Permit #:
BC-RMR-22-00007
Status:
closed - coc issued
Fee:
$2,109
Permit Type:
Interior remodel
Building Type:
N/A
New construction wawa convenience store with gas canopy and dumpster enclosure (store only 7208 sq ft.). re-opened - original application acceptance date: 07/07/2023
Valuation:
$750,000
Permit #:
HC-BLD-23-0043055
Status:
filed
Fee:
$298,555
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Refrigeration installation - affiliated with master permit com2024-01491
Valuation:
$255,740
Permit #:
MEC2025-02149
Status:
complete
Fee:
$79
Permit Type:
Commercial refrig...
Building Type:
N/A
Replace floral dept with new cabs sink table crates rack and canopies. replace proof box with new lrp1-70. replace partitions and mirrors in men’s restroom. re-flake mma in lounge & rr’s men’s customer rr and dept manager office in back of store. replace flooring in mangers office general office and cash room with lvt. reloc break room sink and refrigerator
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
COMALT-2023-000110.R01
Status:
approved
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Refrigeration installation for aldi (listed on main cob permit 24-bus-000291 private provider)
Valuation:
$240,395
Permit #:
ME25-002479
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Refrigeration lines
Building Type:
N/A
Online permit - replace walk in cooler replace 5 evaporators and 3 condensing units. (located inside)
Valuation:
$220,888
Permit #:
BCP2024-080388
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,227
Permit Type:
Air conditioning ...
Building Type:
Multi-family/comm...
Private provider plan review and inspections- private provider plan review & inspections publix - mercantile
Valuation:
$10,000,000
Permit #:
HC-BLD-21-0024397
Status:
complete
Fee:
$630,401
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Refrigeration installation
Valuation:
$240,577
Permit #:
MEC2025-00443
Status:
complete
Fee:
$79
Permit Type:
Commercial refrig...
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel of existing grocery store no exterior work approx. 10, 500 sf. of interior upgrades to finishes equipment and paint. includes plumbing electric and hvac ** publix ** non-residential ** noc for remodel in or bk 3149/395 ** flood zone ae/x structure located flood zone x fema regulations do not apply
Valuation:
$550,000
Permit #:
202013905
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family home new construction
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
20250619672
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,838
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Requesting a tco to stock train and to open for business. all building finals have been called in and passed as of 5/23/25 including all life safety finals
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
HC-BLD-23-0043055-10
Status:
complete
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation (no exterior work)
Valuation:
$1,700,000
Permit #:
25BC01180
Status:
triage
Fee:
$16,044
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial - interior building out with no change to existing slab-remodel
2022-05-24
Publix 1611 odessa (deli remodel) - relocation of existing interior partition walls to allow for equipment relocation to create space for workers; includes electrical plumbing concrete slab tile and painting work
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
21B24723
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,354
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Emergency- like for like roof top condenser change out for refrigeration - (transfer fees from permit 25-090970ac of 272.65 and apply to new permit)
Valuation:
$13,300
Permit #:
25-091117-MECHC
Status:
final
Fee:
$273
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
As fdot has only giving us a tco on the work that we did on sligh avenue we’re waiting for paperwork and as-builts to be sent to them which may take some time and i need to get something asap so these people can stock train an open. can we request a 60 or 90 day tco to operate respectfully joemcmurrer dykstra construction
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
HC-BLD-21-0007365-9
Status:
complete
Fee:
$230
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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5 Star Refrigeration & A/C Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 1359-01 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Highlands County |
| Type | Certified Mechanical |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | CMC046885 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Daytona Beach |
| Type | Contractor |
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Verified License
| License # | CMC046885 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Sumter County |
| Type | Contractor |
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License Not Verified
| License # | CMC046885 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Clermont |
| Type | Contractor |
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Verified License
| License # | CMC046885 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Mechanical Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | CMC046885 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Orange County |
| Type | M Mechanical |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | AEC-07357 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lakeland |
| Type | Mechanical |
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License Not Verified
| License # | AP11080007 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Stuart |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2020. Check the current license status of 5 Star Refrigeration & A/C Inc with the City of Stuart Florida
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License Not Verified
| License # | S-CMC046885 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Sumter County |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 5 STAR REFRIGERATION AND AC INC - A/C UNLIMITED - CENTRAL - |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Hollywood |
| Type | A/C Unlimited Central |
- According to the City of Hollywood Contractor Directory, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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Inactive License
| License # | CMC046885 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Hendry County |
| Type | Cert Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CMC046885 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Ocala |
| Type | Certified Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 5 STAR REFRIGERATION AND AC INC - A/C LIMITED A/C REFRIG SERV |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Hollywood |
| Type | A/C Limited A/C + Refrig Serv |
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Inactive License
| License # | 5 STAR REFRIGERATION AND AC INC - MECHANICAL CONTRS. QUAL. BD. |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Hollywood |
| Type | Mechanical Contrs. Qual. Bd. |
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Inactive License
| License # | 1359-01 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Highlands County |
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BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Bouchard Clearwater |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Bouchard Clearwater |
675
Permits
- Building permit records show that 5 Star Refrigeration & A/C Inc has worked on 675 permitted projects.
5 Star Refrigeration & A/C Inc Employees
JI
Joseph Edward Matthews Iii
Agent
JM
Joseph Matthews
Licensee
JI
Joseph Matthews, Iii
MJ
Matthews Joseph
Owner
MI
Matthews Joseph E Iii
ME
Matthews, Joseph E
ME
Matthews, Joseph E.
Owner
MI
Matthews, Joseph E. Iii
Owner
MI
Matthews, Joseph Edward Iii
Owner