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 36 of 47POLLO TROPICAL #35
1819 S FEDERAL HWY
POLLO TROPICAL 199
5552 N FEDERAL HWY
POMODORO
2908 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
POMPERDALE DELI
3055 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
POOL BAR
1 N FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
POOL DECK BAR
3101 BAYSHORE DR
POORHOUSE
110 SW 3 AVE
POPEYES FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN #12
3291 W BROWARD BLVD
POPEYES FRIED CHICKEN & BISC #7
1355 W SUNRISE BLVD
POPS FOOD BUS
655 NW 22 RD
POPSCORN
901 E SUNRISE LN STE-A
POSH LOUNGE
110 N FEDERAL HWY
POTATOES OF STEELE AND MORE LLC.
1134 NW 6TH ST
PREMIERE BREWERY
3110 BELMAR ST
PREMO'S SUBS
195 N FEDERAL HWY BAY A
PRESS & GRIND CAFE
1300-C SE 17TH STREET
PRIMO HOAGIES OF FORT LAUDERDALE
1499 SE 17 ST
PRODUCTION KITCHEN
300 TERMINAL DR
PROVIDENT MARKET 1937
900 W SISTRUNK BLVD
PULP & PRESS
911 NE 20 AVE
PUMMAROLA
620 W LAS OLAS BLVD
PURA VIDA MIAMI
221 SW 1 AVE, SUITE 3
PURA VIDA MIAMI
2364 N FEDERAL HWY
PZZA GROUP LLC
800 SE 17 ST
Q CLUB CAFE ILIOS RESTAURANT
505 N FT LAUDERDALE BEACH 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.
