Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broward County · 1,155 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 1,155 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 97.8 out of 100, based on 329 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 14 of 47AQUA WATERFRONT BISTRO
701 BAYSHORE DR
ARBY'S #1453
1720 E SUNRISE BLVD
ARBYS 195
924 NW 62 ST
ARCHIBALDS VILLAGE BAKERY
608 BREAKERS AVE
ARCHIBALDS VILLAGE BAKERY KITCHEN
717 BREAKERS AVE
ARIANAS CUCINA
3704 N OCEAN BLVD
ASKANELI
511 SE 5 AVE STE 101
ASU POLLO / INKA TABLE
1115 NE 9 AVE K102
ATLANTIC HOTEL & SPA - POOL BAR
601 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
ATLANTIC HOTEL & SPA - WILD THYME
601 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
B-5 EVENT BAR
3101 BAYSHORE DR
BACK IN THE DAY BAR B QUE, LLC
473 W EVANSTON CIRCLE
BAGELS & CO
21 SW 7 ST
BANDOLEROS TAQUERIA Y MAS
208 SW 2 ST
BANQUET KITCHEN
1 N FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
BANQUET KITCHEN
3101 BAYSHORE DR
BARLEY HOUSE
3030 HARBOR DR
BAROLO ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1910 E SUNRISE BLVD
BASILIC VIETNAMESE GRILL
218 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
BATCH NEW SOUTHERN KITCHEN AND TAP FORT LAUDERDALE
525 N FEDERAL HWY STE 500
BAYVIEW DINER
2712 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD
BAYVIEW PIZZA & GRILL
2720 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD #104
BEACH BAR USA
229 S FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
BEACH BILLIARDS
3298 NE 33 ST
BEACH CAFE AND PIZZA
17 S FT LAUDERDALE BCH BLVD #112
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.
