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 35 of 47PERFECTOS CHEESESTEAKS & HOAGIES
1115 NE 9 AVE K126
PHASE II PLATO'S REPEAT
321 W SUNRISE BLVD
PHAT BOY SUSHI
701 S FEDERAL HIGHWAY
PHAT BOY SUSHI
4100 N FEDERAL HWY
PICK'S ROASTED CORN AND MORE
3055 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
PIE ZANS HOME OF FRANKIE MEATBALLS 2
1103 S ANDREWS AVE
PIER TOP
2301 SE 17 ST
PIKLIZ RESTO AND BAR
8267 SUNSET STRIP
PILLARS AT NEW RIVER SOUND (THE)
111 N BIRCH RD
PINK LADIES LUNCH LLC
5007 N HIATUS RD
PIRATE REPUBLIC BAR SEAFOOD & GRILL
400 SW 3 AVE
PITA PLUS
2145 STIRLING RD
PIZZA HUT DELIVERY #012367
1509 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
PIZZACRAFT PIZZERIA & COCKTAIL BAR
330 SW 2 ST #101
PIZZERIA MAGADDINO
1105 NE 13 ST
PLANT BASED MAFIA
1115 NE 9TH AVE K106
PLAYA BOWLS
401 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 185
PLAYA BOWLS FTL, LLC
1615 N FEDERAL HWY
PLAYERS LOUNGE AND RESTAURANT - WM
800 NE 8 ST FLR 1
PLAZA BISTRO
2900 BELMAR STREET
PLEASURES OF THE SEA
2620 NW 19 ST
PLEASURES OF THE SEA MARKET
1900 NW 6 ST
PLUMBBOB CAFE
6363 NW 6 WAY - CAFE
POKEMOTO
2705 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
POLLO TROPICAL #12
2011 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD
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.
