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 2 of 47FRITO FRITAY
6500 NW 12 AVE STE 101
KOUSINE PERUVIAN KITCHEN
841 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
MCDONALDS #1327
1630 S FEDERAL HWY
OZZIE'S OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT & BAR
905-909 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA 5247
3233 N OCEAN BLVD
PIRANHA PATS
1479 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
PRIMANTI BROS
901 N ATLANTIC BLVD
TREE HOUSE PLAY AND CAFE
1811 CORDOVA RD
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF CYPRESS CREEK # 5085
6225 N ANDREWS AVE
GOURMET GARDEN CAFE & JUICES
6139 N FEDERAL HWY
GULF STREAM BREWING COMPANY
1105 NE 13 ST
MISO JAPANESE TAPAS
815 NE 2 AVE STE 400
THE BREAD & BUTTER CAFE
100 SE 3 AVE STE 500
THE EIGHTIES CAFE
6237 N FEDERAL HWY
TOWER CLUB (THE)
1 FINANCIAL PLAZA
WINE WATCH INC.
837 N.E. 3RD AVENUE
CHOW HOUND CAFE INC
5900 N ANDREWS AVE
COURTYARD FORT LAUDERDALE DOWNTOWN
721 N FEDERAL HWY
HOTT LEGG'Z
2471 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
MR D'S PIZZA
4260 PETERS RD
MUSASHI THAI AND SUSHI RESTARAUNT
6241 N FEDERAL HWY
SERAFINA WATERFRONT TRATTORIA
926 NE 20 AVE
THE HUMMUS HOUSE
900 NE 20 AVE
TWIN PEAKS RESTAURANT
6401 NORTH ANDREWS AVE
B&D TRAP
1551 NW 6 ST
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.
