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 27 of 47J. ALEXANDER'S RESTAURANT
2415 N FEDERAL HWY
JADE FLOWER
3105 W BROWARD BLVD
JALISCO INC
700 N FEDERAL HWY
JANKEN STREET
20 W LAS OLAS BLVD
JAYNO'S PIZZA
5272 N SR 7
JB&C FORT LAUDERDALE
924 N FLAGLER DR.
JBS CHEESESTEAK INC
2653 DAVIE BLVD
JERK MACHINE @ RIVER BEND FORT LAUDERDALE LLC
317 SW 6 ST
JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS
4700 N FEDERAL HIGHWAY
JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS
648 N FEDERAL HWY
JESULA
3291 W SUNRISE BLVD
JIMMY JOHNS
1135 S FEDERAL HWY
JIMMY JOHNS
1501 E COMMERCIAL DR
JIMMY JOHNS
729 NW 6 ST
JIONNI PIZZA PLUS
1025 W SR 84
JOE'S CAFE
1913 CORDOVA RD
JON SMITH SUBS
849 SEABREEZE BLVD K107
JUNGLE QUEEN BBQ
2470 SW 21 ST
JUNGLE QUEEN BBQ / CONCESSIONS
2470 SW 21 ST
JUST SALAD STORE #41
1732 N FEDERAL HWY
K-TRACHOS LATIN FOOD TRUCK
1700 W BROWARD BLVD
KAFE KALIK
300 TERMINAL DR, TERMINAL 4 - CONCOURSE G EAST
KAIZEN SUSHI BAR & GRILL
5640 N FEDERAL HWY STE 3
KAN'S THAI KITCHEN
4838 N FEDERAL HWY
KAYA
2610 S FEDERAL HWY
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.
