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VALERIE'S LOUNGE & LIQUORS

17264 SAN CARLOS BLVD #312, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239-466-7788

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats165
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607842
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside soda gun nozzle behind bar. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-02-2026
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify Ahi Tuna as raw ingredient. Operator began reprinting menu during inspection.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On make table. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles behind bar have buildup inside. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-15-2025
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared wings, per operator cooked 24 hours prior, not date marked. Operator dated food: 02-03-26
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Forks not inverted in on cooks counter. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-15-2025
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside soda nozzle. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator supplied soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoops for in container of pico de gallo. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used for improper ware washing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in back storage room. Operator posted sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on bar top. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.