Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broward County · 1,154 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 1,154 graded restaurants, 84.9% earned an A grade — above the statewide average, reflecting strong food safety compliance in the area. Currently, 0.6% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 7 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Fort Lauderdale is 97.9 out of 100, based on 323 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 4 of 47DAIRY QUEEN GRILL AND CHILL
5810 N FEDERAL HWY
DON CARLIN RESTAURANT
11447 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD
EUREST DINING SERVICES
6750 N ANDREWS AVE STE 400
FOGO DE CHAO BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
201 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 100
JAVA & JAM
301 E LAS OLAS BLVD
MCDONALDS #7253
6360 N FEDERAL HWY
MICROSOFT OFFICE
6750 N ANDREWS AVE STE 400
MOXIES
201 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE B-1
TACO MOBILE REYES CORP
6882 NW 20 AVE
WOK & RIDDIM
6500 NW 12 AVE STE 101
YOLO
333 E LAS OLAS BLVD
BOHEMIAN LATIN GRILL
3341 NE 32 ST
CUBAMEX SERVICES
2653 DAVIE BLVD
GRANO DE MOSTAZA RESTAURANT
5550 NW 31 AVE STE 101
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES - #36-155
1101 N FEDERAL HWY
KOI SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI
1841 CORDOVA RD
LARB BKK
6234 N FEDERAL HIGHWAY
MICHAEL'S CAFE BISTRO
2304 NE 62 ST
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA #5286
2890 W BROWARD BLVD SPACE C
SANTA BARBARA COFFEE SHOP
2653 DAVIE BLVD
SHERATON SUITES CYPRESS CREEK
555 NW 62 ST
SNAPPER'S FISH AND CHICKEN
1405 W BROWARD BLVD
THE JUICY CRAB
6245 N ANDREWS AVE
TORN BASIL
100 TERMINAL DR
VILLA'S RESTAURANT
2027 S SR 7
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.
