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 40 of 47SOUTHPORT RAW BAR
1536 SE CORDOVA RD
SOUTHPORT RAW BAR
1536 CORDOVA ROAD
SPICE N VYBE
1115 NW 9 AVE K110
SPRINKLES AND SCOOPS ICE CREAM AND BOBA TEA
1021 SE 17 ST
SPUD'S COFFEE
3301 NE 32 ST
STARBUCKS
303 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
STARBUCKS
3030 HOLIDAY DR
STARBUCKS 2D
100 TERMINAL DR
STARBUCKS RENTAL CAR CENTER
50 TERMINAL DR
STARBUCKS T1B BAGGAGE
50 TERMINAL DR
STARBUCKS T1C
50 TERMINAL DR
STARR RESTAURANT BANQUET
401 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD
STEAK 954
401 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BOULEV
STEAK'N SHAKE
200 TERMINAL DR, TERMINAL 3
STELLA'S /EGGROLLZ
603 NE 13TH STREET, SUITE B
STEPHANIE'S CREPES
922 N FLAGLER DR
STONERS PIZZA JOINT
1747 N FEDERAL HWY UNIT B
SUBWAY
201 E SUNRISE BLVD
SUBWAY
6217 N FEDERAL HWY
SUBWAY
6251 POWERLINE RD
SUBWAY
19471 SHERIDAN ST
SUBWAY
4840 N FEDERAL HWY
SUBWAY #29760
2804 WESTON RD
SUBWAY #753
975 SW 24 ST
SUBWAY 409
2701 DAVIE 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.
