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 44 of 47THE WILDER
701 E BROWARD BLVD UNIT J
THE_VICTORIA PARK HOTEL
855 NE 20 AVE
THE_WHOLE ENCHILADA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
745 N FEDERAL HWY
THEOS ESTIATORIO
1826-1828 E SUNRISE BLVD
THROUGH THE VINE
444 NE 7 ST UNIT 1A
TIKI RESTAURANT
3599 N FEDERAL HWY
TIMBR
15 W LAS OLAS BLVD
TIMES SQUARE PIZZA
2304 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD
TIMPANO ITALIAN CHOPHOUSE
450 E LAS OLAS BLVD
TIN ROOF
219 S ANDREWS AVE
TINTO FOOD & DRINKS
3200 N FEDERAL HWY KIOSK 13
TITIE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
300 W SUNRISE BLVD STE 6
TK CATERING LLC
1201 E LAS OLAS BLVD UNIT 1207
TOASTED
2900 GRIFFIN RD 2
TOKYO SUSHI
1499 SE 17 ST
TOM JENKINS BBQ
1236 S FEDERAL HWY
TONY WAFFLES
823 N FEDERAL HWY
TOPO CHICO HARD SELTZER CANTINA
200 TERMINAL DR TRM 3 E-F CONNECTO
TRAPBACHI
1115 NE 9 AVE K105
TROPICAL ACRES STEAK HOUSE
2500 GRIFFIN RD
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
1851 CORDOVA RD
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
6339 NORTH ANDREWS AVE
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE FL355
1609 E SUNRISE
TRULUCK'S OCEAN'S FINEST SEAFOOD AND CRAB
701 N FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD CU3
TRUTH BAR AND LOUNGE
2674 EAST OAKLAND PARK 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.
