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 38 of 47RUBY CHINESE RESTAURANT
913 SR 84
RUSTIC INN
4331 RAVENSWOOD RD
RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
2525 N FEDERAL HWY
RYO SUSHI BAR
3337 NE 33 ST, SUITE B
S 3
505 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
SAKANA NIKKEI
400 SW 1 AVE, SUITE 102
SALTBREEZE
2301 SE 17 ST
SAMOSA MAMA
19491 SHERIDAN ST
SANDBAR GRILL
2030 N ATLANTIC BLVD
SANTORINI BY GEORGIOS/ SWIZZLE RUM BAR & DRINKERY
305 S ANDREWS AVE STE 123
SANZA FOOD SERVICE - WM AUD
800 NE 8 ST
SAPIDO RESTAURANT AND CAFE
111 SE 8 AVE CU2
SCOLAPASTA
3358 NE 33 ST
SEA CITY FISH & CHICKEN
1447 SISTRUNK BLVD
SEA LORD HOTEL & SUITES
4140 EL MAR DR
SEABREEZE POOL BAR
440 S SEABREEZE BLVD
SEASONS 52 #4502
2428 E SUNRISE BLVD
SEN CAFE/FERRARI LIFESTYLE CAFE
5750 N FEDERAL HWY
SERAFINA WATERFRONT TRATTORIA
928 NE 20 AVE
SERGIOS
50 TERMINAL DR TERM 1 CONC B
SHAHS OF KABOB FT. LAUDERDALE
2703 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
SHAKE SHACK
2400 N FEDERAL HWY
SHAKE SHACK
100 TERMINAL ST
SHAY CARIBBEAN CUISINE
1536 NW 6TH ST
SHERATON SUITES CYPRESS CREEK
555 NW 62 ST
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.
