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 32 of 47MCDONALDS
1600 S SR 7
MCDONALDS #12396
1201 SR 84
MCDONALDS #13565
4032 N OCEAN BLVD
MCDONALDS #6712
950 W COMMERCIAL BLVD
MEVAK LLC
1021 NE 45 ST
MIAM CAFE
110 SE 6 ST UNIT 115
MIAMI GRILL
661 W SUNRISE BLVD
MIAMI TACO
20 W LAS OLAS BLVD
MICHELLE FLAVOR'S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
961 W COMMERCIAL BLVD
MINI PITA
1019 SR 84
MISS RED CARRIBEAN AND SOULFOOD
2708 W OAKLAND PARK
MOKSHA INDIAN BRASSERIE
2823 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD
MONDO GOURMET COFFEE & MARKET INC
101 NE 3 AVE
MORARO ENTERPRISES LLC
1115 NE 9TH AVE K108
MORTON'S STEAKHOUSE
500 E BROWARD
MOYA MCLEAN
211 NW 27 AVE
MR NICKS SUB SHOP
108 SE 1 ST
MR SHUTTLE'S PIZZA BY THE SEA LLC
239 ALMOND AVE
MR SMASH BURGERS LAS OLAS HUIZENGA
208 SW 2ND ST
MUNCHIE'S PIZZA BARCADE
200 SW 2 ST
MYAPAPAYA
3848 N FEDERAL HWY
MZ FATTY'S ICE CREAM PARLOR
2050 NORTH WEST 6TH STREET #3
NANA LAKAY TAKE OUT RESTAURANT
1038 NW 9TH AVE
NANOU SUNRISE
3114 E SUNRISE BLVD
NATURALL FIT
1115 NE 9 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.
