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 37 of 47QUBIT LOUNGE
525 NE 7 ST
QUORE GELATO
849 SEABREEZE BLVD K102
QUVO TACOS & CRAFT BEER
4354 N FEDERAL HWY
R&R WORLD FAMOUS BBQ AND CATERING
3135 W BROWARD BLVD
RAINBOW PALACE
2787 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD
RAWAZ FOOD
1021 NE 45TH ST
RAZZLEBERRY'S ICE CREAM
901 NE 20 AVE
REB'S FAMOUS BBQ
2145 NW 6 ST
REBS FAMOUS BBQ.
2145 NW 6 ST
RED HILLS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
3051 NW 19 ST
RED LOBSTER #0029
5950 N FEDERAL HWY
RED STRIPE BAR T1B
50 TERMINAL DRIVE
RENDEZVOUS
2525 W MARINA BAY DR
RESURRECTION CUP
2612 GRIFFIN ROAD
RICCFIT JUICE BAR & KITCHEN
2511 DAVIE BLVD
RICCFIT JUICEBAR & KITCHEN
1575 S FEDERAL HWY
RICH ROB'S PHILLY STOP
901 PROGRESSO DRIVE - SUITE 101
RIND AND GRIND
1135 E SUNRISE BLVD
RIVA KITCHEN
3030 HOLIDAY DR
RIVERSIDE MARKET
608 SW 12 AVE
ROCCO'S TACOS
50 TERMINAL DRIVE
ROCK BAR
221 S FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
ROOM SERVICE KITCHEN
3101 BAYSHORE DR
ROXANNES
823 N FEDERAL HWY
ROYAL INDIA RESTAURANT
3801 GRIFFIN RD
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.
