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, 84.4% earned an A grade — above the statewide average, reflecting strong food safety compliance in the area. Currently, 0.4% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 5 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Fort Lauderdale is 97.8 out of 100, based on 342 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 34 of 47OMNI FORT LAUDERDALE HOTEL - IBIS ROOFTOP LOUNGE
1850 SE 17 ST
OMNI FORT LAUDERDALE HOTEL - LEEWARD MARKET
1850 SE 17 ST
OMNI FORT LAUDERDALE HOTEL - LEVEL 2 BANQUET KITCHEN
1850 SE 17 ST
OMNI FORT LAUDERDALE HOTEL - REEF 76 RESTAURANT
1850 SE 17 ST
OMNI FORT LAUDERDALE HOTEL - TIDE COASTAL KITCHEN
1850 SE 17 ST
OMNI LEVEL 6 BANQUET KITCHEN
1850 SE 17 ST
ONE EVENT PLACE
3670 STIRLING RD
ONE EVENT PLACE
3670 STIRLING RD, 2ND FLOOR
ONLY THAI
2100 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD
ORIGINAL FAT CATS
320 SW 2 ST
OSTERIA ACQUA E FARINA
1145 S FEDERAL HWY
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
1801 SE 10 AVE
PA Q ISA
2451 SE 4 AVE
PADRINO'S CUBAN CUISINE
1135 N FEDERAL HWY
PALM ROOM
825 E LAS OLAS BLVD
PANDA EXPRESS SUNRISE
1621 E SUNRISE BLVD
PAPAS JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
1044 NW 10 AVE
PARADIGM CINEMAS
1820 E SUNRISE BLVD
PARROT (THE)
911 SUNRISE LN
PATIO BAR AND PIZZA
901 PROGRESSO DR 114
PATRIZIA NYC
3300 NE 32 ST
PCI MIAMI SHARKS CONCESSIONS
1350 NW 55 ST
PEI WEI
200 TERMINAL DR, TERMINAL 3
PEOPLES CHOICE RESTAURANT
1431 NW 31 AVE
PEPPAZ KITCHEN
1620 W STATE ROAD 84
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.
