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 29 of 47LA MANTEQUERIA USA LLC
2904 E COMMERCIAL BLVD STE A-B
LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES/ HAWTHORN EXTENDED STAY FT. LAUDERDALE
999 W CYPRESS CREEK RD
LA QUINTA INN, FORT LAUDERDALE NE
5727 N FEDERAL HWY
LABAMBA MEXICAN AND SPANISH RESTAURANT
1901 CORDOVA RD
LAQUINTA INN
3800 W COMMERCIAL BLVD
LAS CARNITAS EXPRESS INC
3291 W SUNRISE BLVD
LAS OLAS PIZZA CO
21 W LAS OLAS STE A
LAS VEGAS RESTAURANT #5
2807 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD
LASER WOLF
901 PROGRESSO DR STE 101
LASPADA'S ORIGINAL HOAGIES
1495-D SE 17 ST
LASSO GAUCHO BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
2457 SUNRISE BLVD STE 1G-K
LAUDERDALE TENNIS CLUB - BANQUET
600 TENNIS CLUB DR
LAUDERDALE TENNIS CLUB INC
600 TENNIS CLUB DR
LAUDERDALE VENDING LLC
5302 NW 21 TERRACE
LAUDERDALE YACHT CLUB
1725 SE 12 ST
LAUDERDALE YACHT CLUB SNACK BAR
1725 SE 12 ST
LAUDY BAR
433 NW 1 AVE
LAVAN VENUE
3861 STIRLING RD
LE VINOIS BAKERY
6322 NW 9 AVE
LEBOY
1243 NE 11 AVE
LENORE NOLAN RYAN CATERING & COOKING SCHOOL
3311 N OCEAN BLVD
LESTERS DINER
250 SW 24 ST
LETS GATHER CHARCUTERIE LLC
1021 NE 45TH ST
LIL REDS COOKIN
1705 W SR 84
LION SOE CORPORATION
1600 S ANDREWS AVE
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.
