Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach
Last inspected:
1400 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931Grace's Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach has been emergency-closed once, on November 3, 2021, for rodent activity. Across 27 inspections since 2016, the facility has accumulated 166 violations, averaging 6.1 per inspection — above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, with management awareness, employee health policy, consumer advisory, and hand-washing violations cited repeatedly across inspections from 2022 through March 2026. The facility received one disciplinary action with $400 in fines. Most recent inspections show some volatility: a clean inspection in May 2024 was followed by 2 high-priority violations in December 2024, then 10 violations in November 2025, then 10 violations again in March 2026. The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: November 3, 2021 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019002403 | $400.00 | Jan 14, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections24 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach last inspected?
- Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach last shut down?
- Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach was last shut down on November 3, 2021 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach had?
- Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach find?
- Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach been fined?
- Grace’s Cafe at the Lani Kai in Fort Myers Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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