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 31 of 47M&N CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT AND CATERING INC
4000 BAILEY RD BLVD STE A1
MAASS
525 N FORT LAUDERDALE BCH BLVD
MACAMOCHI
115 NW 6 ST UNIT SF-2
MACK THE KNIFE
612 NW 9 AVE BAY A
MAD CHICKEN
3045 N FEDERAL HWY, SUITE B & C
MAGNOLIA CAFFEE LLC
1218 NE 4 AVE
MAIN KITCHEN
551 N FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
MAMA'S LATIN CAFE
1015 W SR 84
MANCORA CEVICHE
234 ALMOND AVE
MANO CARIBEAN RESTAURANT LLC
1111 SW 21 AVE UNIT B8
MARIE JEAN LOUIS
1026 NW 9 AVE
MARINA 84 SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
2440 W SR 84
MARRIOTT FORT LAUDERDALE NORTH BLUEFIRE BAR AND GRILLE
6650 N ANDREWS AVE
MARRIOTT FORT LAUDERDALE NORTH CONCIERGE LOUNGE
6650 N ANDREWS AVE
MARRIOTT'S BEACHPLACE TOWERS
21 S FOR LAUDERDALE BEACH
MARS HOT CHICKEN
3146 NE 9 ST
MARTHABRAE JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
2901 W COMMERCIAL BLVD
MASON JAR CAFE II
3000 N FEDERAL HWY 6-7
MASTRO¿S OCEAN CLUB
3000 NE 32 AVE
MC DONALDS #26690
300 SUNRISE BLVD
MCDONALD'S
2300 W SUNRISE BLVD
MCDONALD'S #10784
1020 WESTON RD
MCDONALD'S #16832
27 W BROWARD BLVD
MCDONALD'S #2011
2700 N FEDERAL HWY
MCDONALD'S #5002
929 NW 62 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.
