Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broward County · 1,154 restaurants
Fort Lauderdale has evolved far beyond its spring break reputation, with over 1,100 restaurants anchored by the iconic Las Olas Boulevard dining scene. The city's extensive canal system and proximity to Port Everglades create a waterfront dining culture unlike anywhere else in Florida. From upscale steakhouses to beach bars on Fort Lauderdale Beach, the city caters to a sophisticated mix of locals, boaters, and cruise passengers.
Data on this page
InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.
How to use this city page
Start with the citywide grade mix, then use filters to narrow by category, grade, or inspection dates before opening the full restaurant record.
What the citywide data means
Fort Lauderdale looks stronger than average on current grade mix, but individual inspection timelines still matter more than a citywide headline.
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About Dining in Fort Lauderdale
Of Fort Lauderdale's 1,154 graded restaurants, 84.9% earned an A grade — above the statewide average, reflecting strong food safety compliance in the area. Currently, 0.6% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 7 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Fort Lauderdale is 97.9 out of 100, based on 323 inspections on record.
What Inspectors Look For
Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.
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Restaurants
Page 1 of 476TH FLOOR LOBBY BAR
299 FEDERAL HWY
DENNY'S OF OAKLAND PARK 7458
3151 POWERLINE RD
IRIE JERK
6472 NW 5 WAY
JAYS STEAKHOUSE FTL LLC
441 NE 3 AVE
LIVING GREEN CAFE 17 STREET
1489 SE 17 ST STE A
MEZZANINE KITCHEN
299 FEDERAL HWY
MISTER O1 PIZZA
415 NE 4 ST
NEW HONG KONG CHINESE FOOD
1303C SE 17 ST
ROSE'S COFFEE BAR - 299 N FEDERAL MASTER LLC
299 N FEDERAL HWY, GROUND FLOOR
SPARROW
299 N FEDERAL HWY FLOOR 25
WOK'N'LIME
2979 W COMMERCIAL BLVD
ALOFT FORT LAUDERDALE AIRPORT
501 SE 24 ST
BEEHIVE KITCHEN
6312 N ANDREWS AVENUE
BIG BOYZ RIB SHACK & MORE
655 NW 22 RD
CHEESECAKE FACTORY (THE)
600 E LAS OLAS BLVD
EDDIE V'S #8528
100 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 3
FAMILY KITCHEN RESTAURANT AND CATERING
3134 W COMMERCIAL BLVD
IT! ITALY
500 E LAS OLAS BLVD SUITE 200
KASE CUISINE
1519 NE 4 AVE
PIMAN
1560 NE 4 AVE
SMOKE BBQ
3351 NE 32 ST
CARVEL AND BLIMPIE
3600 W COMMERCIAL BLVD
CON CALMA SPECIALTY COFFEE
3233 N OCEAN BLVD
DOUGHBOYS PIZZERIA AND ITALIAN RESTAURANT
829 SE 17 ST
EL TAQUITO IV
917 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
Important context for city pages
City pages are comparison tools built from public Florida DBPR inspection data. They help surface local patterns quickly, but they are not official government rankings and they should not replace reading the individual restaurant page before making a decision.
