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 39 of 47SHOOTERS WATER FRONT CAFE
3033 NE 32 AVE
SHULA'S BURGER
50 TERMINAL DR
SI BUENAS CAFE
815 NE 13 ST STE 4
SIAM HOUSE
1392 SE 17 ST
SISTRUNK SIPS & EATS
115 NW 6 STREET
SKY CLUB
100 TERMINAL DR TERMINAL 2
SKY THAI SUSHI
350 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 130
SLACKERS SPORTS BAR
995 SW 24 ST
SMITTY'S WINGS
1134 NW 6 ST
SMOKEY BONES BAR & FIRE GRILL #7587
6500 N FEDERAL HWY
SNAPPERS ON SUNRISE
2750 W SUNRISE BLVD
SNAX MUNCHIE MART
501 NW 7TH AVE
SOBE VEGAN
401 N FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
SODEXO @ UNITED CLUB FLL
50 TERMINAL DR 1C-2-210
SOFI'S CAFE
200 E BROWARD BLVD SE 110
SOFT TWIST
411 S FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
SOHO KITCHEN
3020 N FEDERAL HWY STE 13
SONESTA FORT LAUDERDALE - BANQUET KITCHEN
999 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
SONESTA FORT LAUDERDALE - STEEL PAN
999 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
SOOODS
3026 E COMMERCIAL BLVD
SOSTA DUE
3200 N FEDERAL HWY UNIT 609
SOTOGRANDE
2301 SE 17 ST
SOUTH FLORIDA EVENTS
1650 NW 23RD AVE
SOUTH FLORIDA EVENTS
1650 NW 23 AVE
SOUTH SEA CHINESE KITCHEN
2900 N ANDREWS AVE
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.
